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Backdoor Malware Targets Apple iPad

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the that-didn't-take-long dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Apple iPad users are being warned of an email-borne threat which could give hackers unauthorised access to the device. The threat arrives via an unsolicited email urging the recipient to download the latest version of iTunes as a prelude to updating their iPad software. Apart from opening up a backdoor, it also tries to read the keys and serial numbers of the software installed on the device, and logs the passwords to any webmail, IM or protected storage accounts."

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  1. Yes but... by vikingpower · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ...does it blend ?

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