Apple Denies Having Included A Backdoor In iOS

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So many Apple "backdoor" jokes, so little time. :D

An extensive research paper from a security specialist revealed earlier this week that governments and other third-parties with malicious intentions would be able to use certain tools in iOS to extract information from iPhones and other iOS devices, without the user’s consent or knowledge. Apple has already issued a response on the matter, denying the existence of backdoors in its products, and further emphasizing the security and privacy features of iOS.
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I love how they deny something that has been verified.

"NOPE, NOT THERE!"
 
Even if Apple didn't design it as a government back door, its an attack vector that can be used by any malicious person, ESPECIALLY our government. :D
 
KENNYB said:
Password: password1

The NSA would never have guessed that 1!
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I thought that's why Apple has kept the same password, alpine, since launch.
There's no back door, that's a garage door opening without the door! They just left your ass hanging out in left field to be the NSA's bitch because its easier to just let the government do what it wants.
 
And another reason why I avoid Apple products. I just don't trust them regardless of how good I think their products are (if not over priced).
 
OF COURSE they're going to deny it... What a useless headline. You expect them to admit to all their fans and potential customers that their products are vulnerable to HaX0rz?

What matters is whether the vulnerability is real or not. Other researchers and professionals need to verify the claims and then pressure needs to be applied to Apple for a fix.
 
Considering the rumours that Apple wants to hire Jay Carney it seems they want to stock up on PR folks who have a lot of experience telling outrageous lies with a totally straight face.
 
zerodamage said:
And another reason why I avoid Apple products. I just don't trust them regardless of how good I think their products are (if not over priced).
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iOS and MacOSX are prime examples of why an OS that won't let you have visible access to the root filesystem is an OS that should never be used.
 
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