Apple kicks out developer for exposing security bug
Contributed by: Email on 11/08/2011 07:39 AM
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Apple's booted security researcher Charlie Miller out of its iOS developer program for revealing a security flaw in iPhones and iPads.
Miller discovered that it was possible to create an app for the App Store that passed all the company's security checks - but which was nevertheless able to download illegitimate commands onto the device.
As a result, the app was able to access photos and contacts and even make the device vibrate or play sounds.
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