Offering regional and national programs, CIO (and CSO) events bring together some of the most respected names and thought leaders in information technology and security. Presented by CIOs and other senior level executives, these invitation-only programs offer timely topics and strong networking. Learn More »
Public Teleconferences
Join CIO Executive Council members and participate in the following live one-hour teleconferences:
* Transforming IT Teams
September 16
* Global CIOs: How to Lead on the World Stage
September 18
* Social Responsibility's Strategic Benefits
October 29
Apply today for a FREE subscription to CIO Magazine!
First Trojan for Apple iPhone Targets Modified Handsets
When uninstalled, the application removes files from the /bin directory on the iPhone.
January 09, 2008 — Macworld —
While not a huge risk, the first Trojan for the iPhone has been discovered. The first reports came from iPhone enthusiast site Modmyifone.com and were later confirmed by security research company F-Secure.
The Trojan specifically targets users that have modded their iPhone so they can install third-party applications. The application masks itself as an update to Erica's Utilities and is labeled as "113 prep."
According to Modmyifone.com all the app does is say "shoes." However, when uninstalled, the application removes files from the /bin directory on the iPhone, breaking valid apps like Sendfile and Erica's Utilities.
The Web site hosting the application was taken offline soon after it was discovered, reports F-Secure.
"Hopefully this serves as a warning for those who have opened their iPhones using a security hole in the system and then installing unverified software without a second thought to what they are doing," said F-Secure on its Web site.
F-Secure reported that it was an 11-year-old kid playing with XML files who created the Trojan. "Next time it might be someone else with more skills and with specific target," they said.
© 2007 Mac Publishing LLC
Fixed-Mobile Convergence
Stop mobility from jeopardizing PCI compliance with these best practices.
Find out how the universal client can cut complexity and cost from your mobility environment.
Learn best practices for maximizing your mobile workforce infrastructure.
Unified Communications: Transforming How Business Works
Placing Value on Adaptive Networks
Building Competitive Advantage with Next-Generation Wireless Infrastructure
Get a grip on your mobile workforce Webcast
Optimizing Wide-Area Data Services Webcast
Defining a Mobile Architecture for Success: How, When and Why to Use a Multichannel Access Gateway
Corporate Mobility Policy and Device Management
Find out what Forrester says about mobile endpoint security and its management.
Resource Alerts
Get instant email notifications by topic when white papers, webcasts, and case studies are added to our library.
GeoEye Imaging Satellite Launched
Analysts: Google Spreading Itself Too Thin
At 10, Google Reiterates Commitment to CIOs
Nokia Adds Address, Calendar Sync to Ovi
Oracle Said to Be Making Progress on Fusion Apps
Libertarian Barr, EPIC Outline Privacy Agenda
As Google Turns 10, Enterprise Success in Question
Innovative Thinking Gets a Kick in the Pants
Disk Storage Drove Ahead in Q2
MySQL Cofounder May Resign
Just the basics, please. Sometimes we all need a refresher or we need to make sure our team and our colleagues are all on the same page.
Over 25 tutorials on everything from business intelligence to virtualization.
