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Source code for ikee iPhone worm in the wild

iPhone is officially the most malware ridden mobile platform in the worldAnd since the "bad guys" always go after low hanging fruit, that [b]proves[/b] that iPhone is the [b]least[/b] secure mobile platform in the world. Buy an iPhone if you want to be infected [b]within seconds[/b] by malware [b]that requires...

Tags: Smart phones, Cyberthreats, Apple iPhone, jailbreak, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

Five essential apps for jailbroken iPhones

I'd vote for GV mobile and PDA netThey're my 2 essential Jailbreak apps.GV mobile is a google voice app, and PDA net allows you to tirelessly tether a laptop to your phone and access the web via its 3G connection.http://www.seankovacs.com/index.php/gv-mobile/http://www.junefabrics.com/iphone/index.phpSweet!Now you just need to hope and pray that Apple won't...

Tags: PDAs, Telecom & Utilities, Apple iPhone, GV Mobile, phone

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

How to jailbreak the iPhone 3GS

Why does Apple persistI am amazed the game of cat and mouse Apple users must play to get a phone that they can do with as they please. The same people who openly criticize Microsoft for all and sundry, but the beloved Steve Jobs whom it appears must own their...

Tags: Smart phones, Pwnage, Apple iPhone, Steve Jobs, Apple Inc., jailbreak

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Jailbreak now available for iPhone OS 3.1.2

@authorso is it windows only or mac only? read through the article a few times and still cant work it out...RE: Jailbreak now available for iPhone OS 3.1.2ARE: Jailbreak now available for iPhone OS 3.1.2I seriously think that I could write a better article. At least mine would have the...

Tags: Smart phones, iPhone OS 3.1.2, Jailbreak, iPhone OS, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-10-11

iPhone OS 3.0.1 jailbreak, unlock and tether-able

iPhone OS 3.0.1 jailbreak, unlock and tether-ableWho cares?You DON'T NEED TO REPORT this for every stupid version of the OS. We know and for those that want to "THERE-IS-NO-WORD-SUCH-AS-JAIL-BREAK-BECAUSE-THERE-IS-NO-JAIL" there phone will find out about it anyway. To enable tether, when it's a service that you have to pay your...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Smart phones, TVs, TV & Home Theater, phone, iPhone OS 3.0.1, jailbreak, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-08-03

Jailbreak out for iPhone OS 3.0; but not for 3GS

Jailbreak out for iPhone OS 3.0; but not for 3GSthe 2G can stay unlockedThe 3G will get an unlock soon, the 3GS will be coming at some point in the future.I subscribe to their RSS feed, too.Joey

Tags: RSS, 3G, Cellular phones, Jailbreak, iPhone OS 3.0, iPhone OS, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-06-21

iPhone 2.0 keyboard hack, sans jailbreak

iPhone 2.0 keyboard hack, sans jailbreakThat's pretty cool but...I'm laughing out loud at how "clean" that solution looks compared to the Windows Mobile solution where bluetooth keyboards, to borrow a phrase from a certain company, "Just Work". :)RE: iPhone 2.0 keyboard hack, sans jailbreakUhmn...I can already type _that_ fast on...

Tags: Keyboards, Wi-Fi, Apple iPhone, Bluetooth, jailbreak, iPhone 2.0, keyboard

Discussion threads 2009-03-24

Copyright battle over iPhone jailbreaks

Copyright battle over iPhone jailbreakswhen we bring up morality.....we must first define what morals are......we could make the argument that jailbreaks are immoral.we could argue that jailbreaks a moral.It all depends on our definition of morality and the assumptions we make with that value laden term.Questio in the air brainstormI...

Tags: jailbreak, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-02-15

iPhone Dev Team jailbreaks and SIM unlocks iPhone 2.0 in one week

iPhone Dev Team jailbreaks and SIM unlocks iPhone 2.0 in one weekw00t to the dev team!Now I'm just waiting for the Winpwn team to port it to Windows.Joey

Tags: Team management, team, iPhone Dev, iPhone Dev Team, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2008-07-20

To jailbreak or not to jailbreak?

To jailbreak or not to jailbreak?Jailbreak iphoneAre you kidding me?!!! You obviously haven't seen a jailbreak iphone. They have all of these cool widgets - much cooler features than the double space periods or double click ipod function. Not to mention the scrolling home screen, iradio, cool...

Tags: Digital music, WIRELESS, Wi-Fi, Jailbreak, Apple iPod Touch, Apple iPhone, Apple iPod

Discussion threads 2007-12-28

Unreal Tournament 2004 Jailbreak mod (Windows)

Jailbreak adds a new team gameplay mode to Unreal Tournament 2004. Each time you kill an enemy they are sent to jail, a specific closed portion of the map. Once all the members of the opposing team are in jail, your team scores a point. However, there is a switch...

Tags: Team, Microsoft Windows, Team Jailbreak, Jailbreak, Team Management, Management

Software downloads 2004-06-23

Unreal Tournament 2004 Jailbreak mod UMOD Version (Windows)

Jailbreak adds a new team gameplay mode to Unreal Tournament 2004. Each time you kill an enemy they are sent to jail, a specific closed portion of the map. Once all the members of the opposing team are in jail, your team scores a point. However, there is a switch...

Tags: Team, Microsoft Windows, Team Jailbreak, Jailbreak, Team Management, Management

Software downloads 2004-06-23

Additional Resources

New iPhone worm found in the wild

But I thought Apple OS X was immune from ALL such things. nt...When you jailbreak your iPhoneyou give it the ability to run things other the "Apple Only" software.Any I thought Zdnet was immune to trolling?Just kidding. I knew it wasn't.I don't think that Apple ever claimed their OS...

Tags: Smart phones, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Operating systems, iPhone platform, Apple iPhone, worm, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Is Apple being too precious about the App Store?

If by precious you mean fascistthen yes they are...great...Get ready for the Jobs cultist starting another holywar because you "tarnished" their cyber-religion.Precious.The marketplace is what it is because of ownership. Apple owns the store they built and has the identical right that Disney or The Atlantic or Toyota does to...

Tags: Public relations, Microsoft Windows NT, Balmer, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Second iPhone worm behaves like botnet

That'll teach them what happens to jailbreakers!This only hits those who deliberately climbed the fence and ventured into the dangerous would outside Apples walled garden.Victims of this have nothing on Apple for this. The vulnerability was introduced by their own incompetent actions, but knowingly non-sanctioned by Apple.The learning: You better...

Tags: Smart phones, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Apple iPhone, worm, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Apple bans bobble head Congress app

There are few people in this country more desserving of ridicule......than politicians.A couple of observations from Rasmussen:"Only four percent (4%) of voters say most politicians keep their campaign promises. Forty-five percent (45%) believe they deliberately make false promises to get elected.""Voters by more than two-to-one think high congressional reelection rates...

Tags: Smart phones, U.S. Congress, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., iDont

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

Worm inflicts Rick Astley wallpaper on jailbroken iPhones

But... but... but... OS X is Unix! It is immune!Hmm, guess not.Now, let's list the "attacks" and then cue the double standards...1. iPhone must have the [b]worst[/b] security model out there because hackers only go after the low hanging fruit.2. I don't care [b]why[/b] no one attacks Windows Mobile, all...

Tags: Smart phones, NonZealot, Apple iPhone, security

Discussion threads 2009-11-08

The iPhone is one of the best phones in the world, carriers with it are the problem

far from perfect indeedIt's a great gadget...until it freezes and you have to wait several minutes while you reboot it. That is if you know how to reboot it, the first time is always accompanied with panic because you think the thing went dead. Don't blame the carriers,...

Tags: Smart phones, iPhone Screen, BlackBerry Tour, Apple iPhone, phone, carrier, keyboard

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

iHacked: jailbroken iPhones compromised, $5 ransom demanded

... WHAT?Who in their right mind keep a server running with default usernames/passwords on the default port....I doubt that jailbroken iPhones are alone in this. It's possible, specially if iPhones have a ssh server running, that this could happen on non-jailbroken iPhones also.Just one question...Has this person been remanded yet?...

Tags: Smart phones, extortion, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-11-03

The month ahead: Will Droid do damage to the iPhone's mojo?

Droid, iPhone, and Windows 7IMHO Droid will likely carve out its own niche - but won't really replace the iPhone or the Blackberry.And I think they may be underestimating Windows 7 a bit.I don't understand the Android guysDo you seriously think you can sell a phone OS as a feature?...

Tags: Smart phones, Telecom & Utilities, VZW, Apple iPhone, Droid, Apple Inc., phone

Discussion threads 2009-10-28