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Originally Posted by taustin

What he doesn't mention is that the app store is also pretty well locked down. Apple has done a fair job so far of reviewing software for nasty habits before allowing something in the app store, and a better than fair job of pulling stuff out when something nasty slips through.

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Hacker Charlie Miller has exposed a security flaw in Apple's App Store. The flaw allows a LEGIT app to secretly download an unsigned, app without the knowledge of the user, or Apple through a backdoor entrance.

Remember, this is a signed, listed, inspected and fully authorized app from the App Store. The malicious code was not detected by Apple, and the only reason the app was pulled and his dev account cancelled was because he himself announced the presence of his virus in the app that he wrote.

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