iPhone Hackers

Apple's iPhone is about to roll out to the public and iPhone security issues are being explored publicly. The device is a cell phone, internet browser and iPod that is wifi capable. Developer's Tools will not be available for the iPhone so hacking will be more tricky for malware writer's. Third party vendors will have a tougher time writing software for the iPhone without developer tools which will be an ace in Apple's pocket. Hackers have mostly taken advantage of software developer toolkits to write the malware programs in the past.

The amount of publicity is going to be too tempting for some skilled hackers who want to go after a tough system to "prove themselves". The device will run with the Mac OS X operating system and mostly likely along with the iPod, the iPhone's firmware will be updateable and more than likely updateable over the phone lines along with wifi to make the system quite stealthy. The browser will be Safari which will also be able to be easily updated and constantly ahead of hackers and malware authors.

A draw back to Apple will be that if hackers know the Safari browser vulnerabilites that they will be able to exploit the browser and compromise the system. The biggest threat that affects the iPhone is the number of applications, media formats, etc. that the iPhones supports making the ability to totally secure the device amazingly complex and leaving hackers with a multiple avenue of exploits to utilize. Last but not least is the hackers award of, "I was the first to hack iPhone".

DHS Chief Tries Reassuring Congress

Department of Homeland Security Chief, Scott Charbo, reassure the U.S. Congress that hackers have infiltrated the Nations US-VISIT which is the computer system handling all the information of people entering the United States, according to an article by PrivacyDigest. The information is vital to track those entering the country plus it also contains information on watchlists and Visa programs. Although he maintains the Nation's US-VISIT computer system is stealthy and has not been breached a computer worm/malware was found in the system.

Dallas Computer Repair has always maintained, "For National Security, protect your computer".

Mpack Spreading from Italy Thoughout Europe/Worldwide

Mpack Toolkit is hitting hard in Italy and spreading across the world with a reported 10,000 computers effected according to a report by VirusBulletin:

1. The basic function incorporates hidden iframes and it is then placed on a hacked website to exploit known flaws in operating systems, browsers and other components where
2. downloads of infected code infiltrate vulnerable systems.
3. It appears Russian malware authors are using the toolkit to hack and use the toolkit for statistical use in order to download the best, needed trojans and other malware to carry out attacks.

Spyware Illegal?

Arkansas Sen. Mark Pryor wants to stop spyware and by introducing a bill to make it illegal, according to InformationWeek. Other measures have been tried and passed in the U.S. House of Representatives but it is doubtful the measure will go through and become law. Sen. Pryor sites the many different types of spyware and how it slows computer, installs itself without user's knowledge and is hard to remove.

Dallas Computer Repair doubts the measure will pass the House and the Senate with groups like The Information Technology Association of America who has opposed similar legislation in the past.

Congress Declares June "Internet Safety Month"

Congress signed a resolution declaring June to be "Internet Safety Month". They cited statistics about children and their risky online behavior, defined cyber criminals, etc. The whole whoplaa is for people "to think internet security". Dallas Computer Repair knows from experience that rarely do average households think about internet security or the cyber thieves and cyber criminals that lurk out their daily and nightly.

Malware authors continue to write viruses at a record number pace and their variants are becoming rampant with new virus and trojan variations written in an untold number daily. Average computer users are either unconcerned or ignorant about the dangers of the internet and sit behind their computers behind locked doors as if they are safe from danger. The amount of dollar damage that is stolen from US citizens is quiet alarming yet average users seem to be oblivious.

For the US Congress to write such a resolution is a waste of time without any action behind it.

Hackers Hit Illinois Web Server

The FBI are investigating a hack attack against an Illinois state web server that held license information on about 300,000 people with personal information on addresses, birth dates, social security numbers and other personal I.D. according to InformationWeek.

The license holders and those that applied for licenses was for loan origination in the state of Illinois. Initially it was thought to be an inside job but now evidence is pointing to an outside attack.

Dallas Computer Repair remains firm about everyone protecting their computers and being vigilent against outside attacks. Use updated antivirus protection, updated firewall protection and updated spyware and adware protection.

Dallas iPod Repair

Dallas iPod Repair has started now searching for a partner to help acquire needed parts as the repair business picks up. This will help speed up the repair process as people will not have to order their own iPod parts to bring or send.

PC Virus Doctors repair nano's, 5th gen. videos, classics and other ipods with mini laptop drives.