The new worm targeting Iphone is not a big threat. Indeed it effects very few people but it is an indication that Iphone and other smart phones are now a target. Consumers now need to learn not only how to protect their computers but smart phones too" says, Jennifer Perry Managing Diretor or E-Victims.Org
SCMagazine reports that the new worm is targeting the iPhone was recently identified, and security experts believe it is the most sophisticated malware yet to target the popular smartphone.
The malware, called iBotnet.A, attempts to steal online banking credentials and is capable of spreading across a network and hijacking the iPhone and iPod Touch for use in a botnet, according to Mac security vendor Intego, which issued a security memo on Monday.
Like a separate iPhone worm identified in early November, users can only be infected with the new malware if they jailbreak their iPhone -- meaning they unlock the device to allow for the installation of unauthorized software -- and...
Iphone worm - start of something?
SCMagazine reports that the new worm is targeting the iPhone was recently identified, and security experts believe it is the most sophisticated malware yet to target the popular smartphone.
The malware, called iBotnet.A, attempts to steal online banking credentials and is capable of spreading across a network and hijacking the iPhone and iPod Touch for use in a botnet, according to Mac security vendor Intego, which issued a security memo on Monday.
Like a separate iPhone worm identified in early November, users can only be infected with the new malware if they jailbreak their iPhone -- meaning they unlock the device to allow for the installation of unauthorized software -- and...
Iphone worm - start of something?