Jul 16
If you’re looking to buy an iPhone online then watch out! There’s a new Trojan virus out there that’s targeting future iPhone buyers. The virus, Aifone.A, is part of a botnet of approximately 7500 infected computers that could cost you a lot more than just an iPhone.
This extremely sophisticated virus re-directs web browsers to a false iPhone homepage, and any personal information inputed on the site is handed directly to cyber criminals. The bot is so sophisticated that even search engine results are re-directed to the false homepage. It even generates iPhone ads that take you to the site.
For more information about this Trojan check out PandaLabs press release.
July 20th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
can u get viruses on the phone itself?
July 20th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Well, not so much right now. Apple was being really careful about third party apps so that viruses don’t infiltrate the iPhone. Most of the scams and stuff being seen right now are ploys to get iPhone buyers’ SSNs and other info.
July 23rd, 2007 at 11:01 am
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