fireryone Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 http://www.securecomputing.net.au/news/iph...-be-secure.aspx Apple's new iPhone may never be secure, according to an encryption expert who believes that the device is "too powerful". Phillip Dunkelberger, a former Apple employee and now president of encryption firm PGP, said that the computing power of the iPhone is so great that it will be almost impossible to protect completely. "There are so many security issues with the iPhone, because it is not just a phone," he said. " From an IT guy's perspective it is a Linux computer with communications built in." Dunkelberger agreed with the Jericho Forum in that IT departments should concentrate on protecting the data itself, rather than trying to block all potential security holes. He added that, if hackers did get control of the iPhone, they could use it to dial expensive phone lines and steal funds from users. The iPhone has already become a target for crackers. DVD Jon has unlocked the activation process, a hacker has unlocked the phone from the AT&T network, and a security company has found a problem with the dialling software. So who here is definitalty getting one? fireryone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators TwistedMetal Posted July 19, 2007 Moderators Share Posted July 19, 2007 I don't advise getting one anyways, there are some bad problems with them. I have a friend that works for Apple and he says they suck. Your Friendly Neighborhood Piriform Forum Moderator Quick Links: CCleaner Products | CCleaner Documentation | Knowledge Center | Downloads | Lost License Key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted July 19, 2007 Moderators Share Posted July 19, 2007 I have a friend that works for Apple and he says they suck. You can't get a better dis-recommendation than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators rridgely Posted July 19, 2007 Moderators Share Posted July 19, 2007 I have a bud who bought one. Its really freaking cool and I want one but... I dont talk on the phone much so my free with contract phone is fine. Plus I would never use the advanced features of the phone anyway since I usually have my laptop anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oriour Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I'm passing on the phone myself. A lot of money for something I probably won't be using much anyways. This security thing reinforces my decision, so thanks for that update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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