This really isn't accurate: " Apple's protection mechanisms". The worm does go after jailbroken phones, but only the ones where the user ignored the large, loud and obvious instructions to change the default password from 'alpine' to something else. So yes, there is some stupidity involved. 'Choice' is what you make of it. I've run XDA roms on my windows mobile devices for years without incident as they give me superior control over the device and open the door to really getting the most out of the hardware. I really like the the IPhone is following along in the same path. This worm just illustrates the old concept of RTFM when you're out there on the edge.
Dave David Smith Systems Administrator Doan Family of Dealerships (585) 352-6600 ext.1730 [email protected] www.upstatedigitools.com This message may contain confidential and/or proprietary information, and is intended for the person/entity for whom it was originally addressed. Any use by others is strictly prohibited -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Allen Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 7:03 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [NF] Worm attack bites at Apple iPhone Yes stupidity for sure. Bit like having a windows or Linux server with no password :) Al -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ed Leafe Sent: 10 November 2009 12:33 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [NF] Worm attack bites at Apple iPhone On Nov 10, 2009, at 3:40 AM, Allen wrote: > Goes to prove if you want software choice, don't go to apple Seems that "choice" is the culprit here (along with a healthy dose of stupidity): [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/002401ca6202$09d08e80$1d71ab...@com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
