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Targeted iOS Vulnerability Allows App Web Request Hijacking And Malware Injection

Targeted iOS Vulnerability Allows App Web Request Hijacking And Malware Injection

By Humberto Saabedra on October 29, 2013

A new vulnerability has been discovered targeting iOS that leaves apps and devices vulnerable when connected to insecure Wi-Fi networks involving web access requests for apps

Posted in Apple, Software Platforms | Tagged Apple, Exploit, HRH, ios, malware, Skycure

iPhone 3.0.1 Fixes SMS Exploit (Updated)

By Humberto Saabedra on July 31, 2009

The long expected iPhone 3.0.1 update being pushed out via iTunes fixes a much reported vulnerability. The update specifically addresses the much reported SMS device control and exploit that has been blown into a source of hysteria across media outlets. Update: It should be noted that this update will cause jailbroken iPhones to revert back […]

Posted in Apple | Tagged Apple, Exploit, iphone, SMS, update | 1 Response

Sprint Pre Homebrew Not Dead

By Humberto Saabedra on June 29, 2009

Following up on the announcement of the latest Sprint Palm Pre update, new information has surfaced on the extent of the fixes. The main issue being fixed was an exploit that was being used to install homebrew applications with unsigned code on non-root enabled phones by sending an email with the installer link. The problem […]

Posted in Palm, Sprint | Tagged email, Exploit, Fix, Homebrew, Palm, Pre, sprint | 2 Responses

Dev-Team Finds 2G iPod Touch Exploit in iPhone 3GS

By Humberto Saabedra on June 26, 2009

Not long after the release of ultrasn0w, the Dev-Team of intrepid hackers has discovered that the 24Kpwn exploit found and used in the development of the second generation iPod Touch jailbreak is present and intact in the iPhone 3GS. Because of the discovery, the development time for an unlock/jailbreak solution has been significantly accelerated and […]

Posted in Apple, General News | Tagged 3GS, Apple, Dev-Team, Exploit, iphone | 1 Response

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