A group of researchers working for Independent Security Evaluators have stated they’ve discovered a way to take control of Apple’s newly-released iPhone by way of a WiFi connection or tricking users into visiting a web site containing malicious code. The hack also purportedly allows access to the personal information stored on the handset. ‚ÄúOnce you […]
Day: July 23, 2007
Yet again, someone snagged my iPod a few weeks ago. I hope they’re enjoying it. Despite the urge to run out and replace it with an iPod Video, there’s the rumor that Apple is coming out with a sixth generation iPod next month. Even though this is unconfirmed and has been bandied about the knitting […]
On Monday, SoonR announcd that its remote file service was now functional with Apple’s iPhone. SoonR’s software connects mobile phones with data stored on both Macs and PCs. According to Macworld News, users can share more than 40 document types via a slideshow-style interface. The service also integrates with Outlook e-mail, shared calendars and contact […]
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Cisco Bug Found in Flooded WLAN
Following up on last week’s report that several of Apple’s recently-released iPhone handsets may have caused Duke University‘s wireless network to be overloaded with batches of wireless base stations becoming inaccessible. Network provider Cisco, which provides most of the university’s infrastructure, seems to be the culprit. According to Macworld UK, Tracy Futhey, chief information officer […]