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iPhone SMS flaw could hijack every "every iPhone in the world"

Posted by Stewie (aka whysoserious) Jul 29 '09, 16:33

Apparently, there's a security flaw on the iPhone that allows it to be hijacked via SMS. And when, hijacked, your phone can then hijack all other iPhones in your contacts list. I think you see where this is going.

The flaw involves invisible SMS bursts that allow hackers to gain total control over your phone. The two dudes who discovered it plan on unveiling it at the Black Hat conference on Thursday. They say they told Apple about it a month ago, but nothing's been done.

So how do you prevent your phone from being hijacked? Well, if you get a text containing only a single square character, turn your phone off. Fast.

Hey Apple, wanna fix this please? That'd be great. Thanks.

click (gizmodo.com)

Responses:

So the plot to the next James Bond movie has leaked? -- nm - Dano Jul 29, 16:59
Meanwhile, latest iPhone visible only to most loyal of Apple customers -- (link) - Reagen Jul 29, 16:44 2
- Fortunately the emperor doesn't need his non-existent pocket to keep it in :) -- nm - MojaveMeg Jul 29, 17:04
- It's completely invulnerable to all forms of hacking. - Beryllium Jul 29, 16:45
heh. my phone just crashed, and I come here to whine about it and this is the first thing I see. -- nm - johnny law loves mandy lane Jul 29, 16:35 2
- your iphone is just protecting you - Beryllium Jul 29, 16:36 1
  - awwww. my iphone is my ally. -- nm - johnny law loves mandy lane Jul 29, 16:37

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