Apple Releases Security Patch For iPhone

Of course the popularity of the Apple iPhone has now made the handset the subject of much research, especially in the area of security flaws. Now Apple has release the first security patch for the phone based on these exploits. One of the flaws involved websites or hotspots that could take control of the phone and then be used to send mass messages, similar to what already happens online with zombies and email spam.

The much-hyped iPhone - a combination cell phone, iPod player and wireless Web gadget - quickly became a popular research target after its June 29 launch. Its first-ever software update came just two days before analysts at Independent Security Evaluators were set to discuss the iPhone’s hijacking hole at a hackers convention in Las Vegas.

“One of the great things about iPhone is that we can easily deliver software updates and bug fixes through iTunes when necessary,” Apple spokeswoman Jennifer Bowcock said Wednesday from a prepared statement.

The company has also announced a lawsuit against them that alleges that they didn’t disclose the high cost of replacement batteries properly to potential customers.

The good news for security buffs is that the phone can be easily patched using iTunes.