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Apple fixing iPhone root vulnerability; patents new technologies
Apple is addressing an iPhone vulnerability that could allow attackers to access to the device's GPS coordinates, control the phone's microphone for eavesdropping, or turn the device into a denial-of-service attack bot. Read the full story here.
Apple Patching Serious SMS Vulnerability on IPhone (PC World)
tech.yahoo.com — PC World - Apple is working to fix an iPhone vulnerability that could allow an attacker to... remotely install and run unsigned software code with root access to the phone. (more) Apple Patching Serious SMS Vulnerability on IPhone  ...
Apple patching nasty iPhone SMS vulnerability
Apple patching nasty iPhone SMS vulnerability
engadget.com — Given the hype surrounding Apple's iPhone, we're actually surprised that we haven't seen more holes to plug... over the years. In fact, the last major iPhone exploit to take the world by storm happened right around this time two years ago , and now ... (more) Apple patching nasty iPhone SMS vulnerability
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Apple Is Setting Right iPhone Root Vulnerability
PhoneArea.net — Apple is now setting right an iPhone SMS bug, which could end up giving an attacker ready root access to important phone services. Taking advantage of this vulnerability, a hacker could easily monitor the iPhone user’s GPS acitivities, manipulate the smartphone’s mic and use it for eavesdropping or tinker with the system in general. SMSs in this device are stored in the form of a binary code that are reassembled without the user being aware of it. Now, Charlie Miller, a security researcher, is working with Apple to set right the exploit. There is certain other related news that Apple is planning to patent several of ...

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North Korea Behind Attack on South Korea, U.S. Sites?Digital Trends
Over the last couple days, a total of 26 sites in South Korea and the United States—including the White House—have been targeted by a denial-of-service attack designed to prevent users from accessing the sites, at times effectively taking the sites offline. Now ...