Ja, man skal endelig sørge for at jailbreake sin iPhone:
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Subject: 10 Things the iPhone Worm Teaches Us About Mobile Security
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Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:41:27 -0500
10 Things the iPhone Worm Teaches Us About Mobile Security
By: Don Reisinger
2009-11-09
10 Things the iPhone Worm Teaches Us About Mobile Security
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News Analysis: The iPhone is under attack by a relatively
inconsequential worm that has found its way onto jailbroken iPhones in
Australia. It might not affect too many users, but it does underscore
the fact that the iPhone isn't as secure as people like to think.
A new worm has affected some Australian iPhones. The worm gains root
access to a user's jailbroken phone and installs an image of Rick Astley
(of Rickrolling fame) as the default wallpaper. Security company Sophos
said removing the Ikee worm is extremely difficult, but it doesn't
appear to do much more than annoy the user who owns the affected device.
It should also be noted that so far the worm has only impacted folks in
Australia.
But the iPhone worm says quite a bit about the nature of mobile
security. It also teaches some valuable lessons to those who might
believe that mobile phones are secure. Reality dictates that no one is
absolutely secure at any point. And although Apple does its best to
safeguard the security of its users, not even the iPhone, jailbroken or
not, can keep them entirely safe.
That's precisely why this small outbreak can teach any mobile phone user
a lot about mobile security and what kinds of dangers exist.
1. One point against jailbreaking
Once Apple responds to the news about this worm, you can bet that the
company will make it abundantly clear that those who jailbreak their
phones are putting themselves at unnecessary risk. That's partly true.
An iPhone that hasn't been jailbroken by its user has all the security
features in place, potentially decreasing the chances of malicious
hackers gaining access. Jailbreaking might not be the best move.
2. Trust is a problem
Too often, users open files from others without considering the
ramifications. Whether an e-mail comes from a trusted source or from
someone a user doesn't know, caution must always be used when opening
attachments. Does that attachment relate to a prior discussion? Is it
coming from a trusted source? Answering those questions (and others) is
important before opening an attachment.
3. False sense of security
Unfortunately, too many people believe that because they're using an
iPhone and not a Windows PC, they are more likely to be secure. That's
not necessarily true. Although Apple has done a fine job of securing the
iPhone and few issues ever arise, that's far from an absolute guarantee.
Users who feel that they can do anything without worrying about the
consequences could put themselves in danger.
4. Mobile breaches are still bad
When users considers the potential security issues that could arise on a
mobile phone, some believe that the result won't be bad even if malware
manages to latch on to the device. After all, they reason, all the
really sensitive information is on a PC. Think again. If a user has his
or her work e-mail account tied to an iPhone, any and all messages will
be sent to that device. If malicious hackers find their way into the
software, it won't take long for them to access that sensitive data.
Next: Taking iPhone Security Seriously >>
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