iOS security update

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Apple has reacted speedily to recent suggestions that all their iOS mobile phones and other devices could be subject to malicious attacks by releasing an update. The update plugs a hole that could allow a hacker to use a maliciously crafted PDF file to gain access to a user’s system. iOS 4.3.4 can be downloaded now and installed to any currently supported iOS-based devices by connecting to iTunes and choosing to update.

The issue resided in the way all their flagship devices – iPhones, iPads and iPod touches – deal with infected PDF documents, which reportedly allows attackers to gain administrator rights and hence get access to private information. The US cooperation made the following comment: “Apple takes security very seriously, we’re aware of this reported issue and developing a fix that will be available to customers in an upcoming software update.” This fix was released under a week after this statement. read more