the desperate security companies spreading FUD to get a piece of the
pie. sorry folks, no anti-virus software needed here.
Expert sees security issues with the Apple iPad
Summary
Apple's new iPad device looks like it will have some of the same security issues that affect the iPhone, such as weak encryption, said a mobile security expert.
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Apple's new iPad device looks like it will have some of the same security issues that affect the iPhone, such as weak encryption, a mobile security expert said on Thursday.
For one, if the iPad employs encryption the same way the iPhone does, sensitive personal data, including phone numbers and e-mail addresses, could be retrieved and viewed, says Daniel Hoffman, chief technology officer at SMobile Systems, which sells mobile security software.
"The problem with the iPhone security encryption is it is fundamentally worthless," he said. "It can be easily bypassed."
Secondly, if iPad users get their apps from the Apps Store, they are at risk of getting the occasional bad apple, Hoffman said, noting that there have been malicious apps found in the store.
In addition, the device is subject to man-in-the-middle attacks like any other device that uses unsecured Wi-Fi networks, he said.
For more of this story, read "Expert sees security issues with the iPad" on CNET News.
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bannedfromzdnetagain28th Jan 2010 -
I'm a Mac...And Things Aren't Going too Well.
It just keeps getting worse and worse.
tricktytom28th Jan 2010 -
How So?
To spite a predominantly Windows based marketplace, Mac has managed to successfully sell not only a proprietary OS, but a proprietary architecture for over 30 years with little or no advertising until just the last 7 or 8 years. Then they create the most popular smart phone ever which single handedly saved AT&T. Now they have made a device that at the very least will drive most of your e-readers out of the industry and take a large chunk of the netbook industry away from PC manufacturers. How is this by any degree, "Not doing well" - I could only hope for that kinda' "failure".
Socratesfoot1st Feb 2010 -
Since when is anything Apple secure?
Features + Ease of use > Security
T1Oracle28th Jan 2010 -
Yawn
And in other news, the sky is blue and birds go 'tweet'.
Seriously, I wander how much these analysts get paid to make these [obvious] predictions? Can I get in on this? This economy has wrecked my travel plans and I could use some extra $$$.
"The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed."
gnesterenko29th Jan 2010 -
STUPID article.
WARNING, WARNING!! IF the iPad is the same as the iPhone and IF they haven't patched the problems, then maybe there is a security issue. But I haven't used it yet and know nothing definitive about it yet. Now here's a list I made two years ago of what I don't like about the iPhone...
OK, got it...This is a the stupidest puff article I've ever read.Socratesfoot1st Feb 2010 -
rwc9u4th Feb 2010
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