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Technical News & Discussion => Apple News & Discussion => Topic started by: Inkblot on Nov 08, 2011, 15:28:56

Title: Apple apps not as safe as thought?
Post by: Inkblot on Nov 08, 2011, 15:28:56
A malicious piece of software designed for iPhones and iPads has been created to show that Apple's app store is not immune to malware.
The code was designed to look like a stock price tracker, but was also able to steal data.

Experts said that the proof-of-concept program was a "significant threat" to the app store.

More here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15635408
Title: Re: Apple apps not as safe as thought?
Post by: Rik on Nov 08, 2011, 16:06:51
No platform is safe anymore.
Title: Re: Apple apps not as safe as thought?
Post by: Simon on Nov 08, 2011, 16:43:35
:bawl:
Title: Re: Apple apps not as safe as thought?
Post by: Glenn on Nov 08, 2011, 16:49:48
I was reading about Charlie this morning, he seems to be a very cleaver chap and was helping Apple spot flaws in their code. I can't help but think removing his developer access could backfire and he turns rogue.
Title: Re: Apple apps not as safe as thought?
Post by: Simon on Nov 08, 2011, 16:52:43
He would probably have a conveniently fatal accident.  ;D
Title: Re: Apple apps not as safe as thought?
Post by: Rik on Nov 08, 2011, 17:16:32
You mean a windfall? ;)
Title: Re: Apple apps not as safe as thought?
Post by: Simon on Nov 08, 2011, 17:19:39
:sigh:
Title: Re: Apple apps not as safe as thought?
Post by: Rik on Nov 08, 2011, 17:34:06
 ;D