On Friday, Facebook announced that a number of employee laptops were infected with malware after workers visited a mobile developer website that had been hijacked.
===> On Tuesday February 19, 2013, Apple said it was hit with a similar attack. <===
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Summary: A well-known security researcher urges iPhone users to distrust the legitimacy of text messages at first sight.
A security research who goes by the handle "pod2g" has found a serious security vulnerability in the way iOS devices handle SMS messages, warning that this could be exploited by online criminals. The flaw, which the researcher describes as "severe," exists since the beginning of the implementation of SMS in the iPhone, and is still there in iOS 6 beta 4.
According to a post on pod2g's blog, an attacker can exploit this flaw to send an SMS that seems to come from the receiver's bank asking for sensitive information or luring them to a maliciously rigged web site. In another scenario, an attacker could send a spoofed text message to an iPhone user to use as false evidence; or send spoofed messages to manipulate iPhone users into thinking they are receving legitimate SMS messages.
A MUST read: http://www.zdnet.com/researcher-finds-serious-sms-spoofing-flaw-on-ios-7000002821/
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Apple will be making its first appearance at computer security conference Black Hat Thursday.
The first iOS malware app was confirmed earlier this month. Called “Find and Call” the app would have users upload all of their contact information to a server that would them spam all of their contacts with messages that appeared to come from the victim’s phone. Hackers have started to pay more attention to the OSX platform.
Previously thought to be free from viruses and attacked, Apple computers have started to see a rise in malicious software attacks.
Read more: http://mashable.com/2012/07/24/apple-black-hat/
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Über eine Sicherheitslücke in Apples iOS können App-Entwickler nicht nur auf das komplette Adressbuch, sondern auch auf die Foto-Bibliothek von Smartphone- und Tablet-Nutzern zugreifen. Delete the scoop?
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Security researcher Charlie Miller revealed earlier today that he had found an exploit in Apple's iOS software that allows an App to run... Delete the scoop?
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iPhone and iPads could be jailbroken whether you want them to be or not...
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In a first, Apple manager scheduled to take stage Thursday at Black Hat to discuss security technologies in iOS...
Beyond Flashback, research has shown that Macs are carrying malware unbeknownst to users. A security scan of 100,000 Macs found 3 percent infected with Mac-capable malware, according to anti-virus vendor Sophos. When Windows malware was included, one in five Macs were found to be harboring some type of malware.
While the Mac has been the primary target, hackers are taking notice of iOS. This month, Kaspersky Lab reported finding an iOS Trojan that uploaded a user's address book to a remote server. Spam messages with a URL to the application, called "Find and Call," were sent from the server to all the users' contacts.
For years hackers focused on Microsoft Windows PCs instead of Apple products, which had a fraction of the market share. Today,
===> Apple's success in selling the iPhone and iPad have made it the world's most valuable company and its products a potentially lucrative target for cybercriminals. <===
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The iOS 5.1.1 update fixes four separate vulnerabilities, including one that could be used to take complete control of an affected device.
Apple has shipped a high-priority iOS update to fix multiple security holes affecting the browser used on iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices.
===> This patch is only available via iTunes. To check that the iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad has been updated:
- Navigate to Settings
To apply as quick as possible, please!
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Charlie Miller defeats a major iOS security mechanism, a move that ruffles feathers in Cupertino. Delete the scoop?
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Charlie Miller, spécialiste en sécurité bien connu sur Mac, a identifié une vulnérabilité qui frappe cette fois iOS. Delete the scoop?
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===> On Tuesday February 19, 2013, Apple said it was hit with a similar attack. <===
Nobody is PERFECT! Check also:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security