The Iphone brings a host of new features with this release, but also brings some interesting security issues with it. Some are new while others have been around for a awhile. Sometimes I like to poke around with a digital stick and see what I can find… Some people know that I have a somewhat “checkered” past when it comes to hacking. FBI/Law enforcement confiscating my computer aside, (Hey, I was a minor at the time!) hacking can be fun. In fact, I love it! Ok, down to business. The new Iphone “GPS” is actually an a-gps. This is good. A traditional GPS can be slow to locate you and so the Iphone can first try and triangulate your position using traditional GSM cellular antennas. In addition Apple has partnered with Skyhook (http://www.skyhookwireless.com) to track wireless APs (Access point - your linksys wireless routers etc...
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