Q: What? A: As expected, Apple has released iPhone Firmware 3.0.1 which patches the SMS vulnerability that has been getting a lot of news lately. Q: How to get it? A: Connect your iPhone of any version (2G 3G 3GS) with your PC or Mac, then start iTunes.Remember to have the latest version of iTunes (8.2.1) installed.*** Warning: Also note that if your iPhone is jailbroken or unlocked, do not update just yet.*** Hit the "Download and Install" button, when asked. Q: How big is the update? A: The firmware update is 280MB.Q: What is the "SMS vulnerability" and can you explain it simple and easy? A: Here is a non-geek explanation in 3 steps:
Step 1. Basically someone can send you a SMS message with some dirty code inside.Q: Thanks, but I am a geek and want to know everything about this SMS Vulnerability. Do you have geek-level info? A: Yep, 20+ pages full of them. Please check the Black Hat 2009 document shared by fellow blogger mashable.com. NOTE: You need flash to see the shared document.
Step 2. This code will make your iPhone crash. NOTE: The code will execute without opening the actual SMS message! (This SMS vulnerability also affect the Android and Windows Mobile platform based phones)
Step 3. Your iPhone can be remotely controlled, caused by that code. The hacker may send messages on your behalf, take pictures with your camera, start safari etc, etc.
Q: "I own an Apple unlocked (purchased unlocked from apple Australia) 3GS, will upgrading to 3.0.1 lock it?
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