iPhone security news, reviews, tips and tricks

Last update: Sunday, November 8 2009.


First iPhone worm discovered

The worm is capable of breaking into jailbroken iPhones if their owners have not changed the default password after installing SSH. Once in place, the worm appears to attempt to find other iPhones on the mobile phone network that are similarly vulnerable, and installs itself again. (Read more)


iPhone OS 3.1.2 released

This update contains bug fixes and improvements. (Read more)


iPhone OS 3.0.1 fixes SMS security issue

As we learned this week at Black Hat, a memory corruption issue exists in the decoding of SMS messages and receiving a maliciously crafted SMS message may lead to an unexpected service interruption or arbitrary code execution. (Read more)


The security of iPhone OS 3.0

The free iPhone OS 3.0 Software Update includes new features, as well as security updates. The Mail application in the new iPhone 3.0 software has a special switch that will make web bugs ineffective. (Read more)



Hacked iPhones held hostage
Dutch T-mobile customers that use jailbroken iPhones got a nasty surprise yesterday. A "message" popped up on their screen claiming that their iPhone's been hacked and instructs them to visit doiop.com/iHacked and secure their iPhones.



To add more incentive, the hacker also wrote: "Right now, I can access all your files." (Read more)

iPhone secure IT management app
MobileIron announced its secure IT management application for the iPhone is available in the App Store.



It includes a powerful set of security and management features to enable enterprises to confidently operationalize iPhones at scale. (Read more)

PhoneCrypt now available for the iPhone
PhoneCrypt is a solution based in military grade encryption (RSA 4096 bits and AES 256 bits).



It works in real time, without interfering in the functions of the mobile phone, allowing a secure communication from mobiles to landline phones, and vice-versa. (Read more)

iPhone security issue regarding passcodes
IT security analyst Jay Sartori decided to play around with the new iPhone 3GS to see how it interacts with the Exchange ActiveSync feature and if password protection is as good it should be. (Read more)

Home security iPhone application
Platinum Protection is now offering a new application for iPhone devices, making it possible for homeowners to remotely arm and disarm their security system, as well as allowing customers to monitor their homes through live video streamed directly to their phone.



From the app, in addition to viewing live camera feeds from your home, you can also remotely adjust pan-tilt cameras and review stored video footage. (Read more)

New book: "Best iPhone Apps: The Guide for Discriminating Downloaders"
With over 50,000 iPhone apps to choose from, there's a mind-boggling number of ways to make your favorite device do just about anything you can imagine.



This book guides the way, shining the light on over 200 gee-whiz apps that delight, empower, and entertain. (Read more)

iPhone IP surveillance software
videoNEXT announced its mobile video apps in the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPod touch. videoNEXT's new CAVU, CAVU FREE and CAVU PRO provide users with remote video monitoring features over 3G and Wi-Fi networks anywhere.



CAVU FREE - allows users to directly connect to IP cameras (Axis and Panasonic BB & BL Series) and monitor them remotely. (Read more)

RSA SecurID software token for iPhone
RSA released the RSA SecurID Software Token for iPhone Devices that enables an iPhone to be used as an RSA SecurID authenticator, providing convenient and cost-effective two-factor authentication to enterprise applications and resources.



The app is now available on the App Store at no charge. The required RSA SecurID software token seed as well as RSA Authentication Manager -- the software that powers the RSA SecurID system -- are both available for purchase worldwide. (Read more)

Organizations unprepared for iPhone security threat
A new survey conducted by Vanson Bourne reveals that companies are failing to appreciate the risks attached to iPhone use among employees. The survey quizzed senior IT decision-makers in medium-to-large firms on their attitude towards the security threat posed by the iPhone. (Read more)

OpenTrust Mobile for iPhone
The OpenTrust IT Trust and Security platform is now fully compatible with the latest mobile devices, including the Apple iPhone. For the first time across all mobile platforms, OpenTrust Mobile makes trust-based authentication a reality for enterprises’ employees, customers, partners and suppliers. (Read more)

Mobile parental control service for iPhone and netbooks
Mobicip.com Premium, a web-based parental control service with four layers of protection that allows parents of children with iPhones, iPod Touches and Netbooks to track Internet usage and ensure they are protected from inappropriate content. (Read more)


Free iPhone hard drive simulator application
DriveSaver is a free iPhone hard drive simulator that educates users about hard drive data storage technology, best practices for protecting digital data and data recovery solutions. (Read more)


First iPhone WLAN management application
Network administrators can work untethered from their desktop consoles, gaining the power to view customized dashboards, receive high-priority alerts, and do anywhere/anytime management from an iPhone over a Wi-Fi or cellular network. (Read more)


Home security apps for iPhone and BlackBerry
The iPhone and BlackBerry apps enable on-the-go consumers to control their home and business security systems from anywhere, whether theyÕre 2000 miles away on a business trip or sitting on the couch 15 feet from their security keypad. (Read more)


iPhone spy software with stealth GPS tracking
With Mobile Spy 3.0 for iPhone, users can now track GPS locations, SMS messages and calls of children or employees inside an SSL secured online control panel. (Read more)


Security benchmarks for iPhone and multi-function devices
The Center for Internet Security (CIS) announced the public release of its consensus security benchmarks for the Apple iPhone and Multi-Function Devices (MFD). (Read more)


New book: "iPhone Hacks"
Chances are if you own an iPhone (or iPod), you long to discover its hackability, and iPhone Hacks from O'Reilly can help you do just that. (Read more)


Podcast: Modulo Risk Manager for the iPhone
Alan Mattson, VP of Business Development at Modulo, discusses how their Risk Manager for the iPhone product is used in real-world situations. (Read more)


Anti-piracy service for iPhone developers
Kali Anti-Piracy is a service for the iPhone developers that protects their applications from being pirated. (Read more)


First solution for auto-configuration of iPhone VPN access
Astaro users with iPhones can now automatically setup a secure, IPsec VPN tunnel with no technical knowledge required. (Read more)