If you're a user of an iPhone or iPod touch, I'd be aware of this and protect myself!
I'm currently using the iPhone 3Gs. When I was told about the virus, I thought it was a joke. But just last night, I caught the bug! And I was like WTF!?!#$
Here's what it looks like (direct screenshots from my phone):
Doesn't look too bad right? Well, here's a summary of what happens to your phone when you carry this virus:
basically enjoy those good looks on your lock screen, incoming calls and outgoing.
Seems harmless isn't it?
Well that was the entire point!
This is the 1st iPhone/ iPod virus to be made. Its creator is Ashley Towns, a 21 year old Australian Technical college student from Wollongong, south of Sydney, New South Wales.
Mr Towns designed this in his efforts to raise awareness on the issue of security!
How it works?
When people jailbreaktheir phone, it allows them to install a service on their phone called SSH.... Generally you should always change your password after setting up on the iPhone as all iPhones use the same password. This virus pretty much exploits people's laziness to change their password...
In conclusion, don't be afraid of this virus as it's harmless. However, do realize that this is the beginning of the cyber war amongst the hackers and innocent apple product users!
Above: Proof of my phone restored without reformatting the entire OS.
*Note: If you've already been infected, there is a way to treat the wound! For those who see me, I can do it for a negotiable fee :)
3 Comment Here!:
hmm fortunately i dont own any of them.. =)
kenwooi.com
I'll do it for half of whatever he asks for... get my contact from benedict.. =)
Okay thank god mines not jailbroken
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