Park Life 71 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 http://www.minyanville.com/dailyfeed/2011/...ng-iphone-ipad/ Programmers Alasdair Allan and Pete Warden found what could be the biggest privacy breach Apple has ever committed against iPhone 4 and iPad 3G users. The two men discovered that since the introduction of iOS 4, Apple devices have been tracking and storing the user's location along with a time stamp -- essentially logging a user's movements since upgrading to iOS 4. Bear in mind, this data-logging is done completely in the background and without the user's approval or knowledge. Breaking the story on O'Reilly, Allan wrote, "We're not sure why Apple is gathering this data, but it's clearly intentional, as the database is being restored across backups, and even device migrations." Worse yet, the data that's being stored is unencrypted and unprotected -- leaving it out in the open on any machine you've synced with your iOS device!!! Switched jobs since syncing your iPhone to your work computer? Met a gal at a bar, went home with her, and transferred an album from her laptop to your iPhone? Guess what: They could easily see where you live, eat, work, visit, etc. "Anybody with access to this file knows where you've been over the last year, since iOS 4 was released," Allan writes. Be careful out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6925 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Im still in the camp of if you're not doing anything wrong then who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47102 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 This has got to be a drain on the battery, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 47102 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) I've got google latitude turned on on my phone. It's interesting to look at your history and see how many miles you've traveled etc. It tracks countries you've visited too and colors the map in. As long as I remember not to murder anyone I'll be ok. Edited April 21, 2011 by Gemmill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeazesMag 0 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 no escape for the wicked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6925 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Thats Apples murderers/rapists/paedos market evaporating now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 and Premiership footballers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I've got google latitude turned on on my phone. It's interesting to look at your history and see how many miles you've traveled etc. It tracks countries you've visited too and colors the map in. As long as I remember not to murder anyone I'll be ok. Agreed, plus most knobs are using shit like Foursquare and Facebook location check ins or tweeting about where they are, so fucking what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 I've got google latitude turned on on my phone. It's interesting to look at your history and see how many miles you've traveled etc. It tracks countries you've visited too and colors the map in. As long as I remember not to murder anyone I'll be ok. Agreed, plus most knobs are using shit like Foursquare and Facebook location check ins or tweeting about where they are, so fucking what. Phew! That's alright then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Castell 0 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Why are you at that location Citizen Parky? You realise we're monitoring your movements and communications, and they are becoming increasingly concerning to us. The senior members of the inner party believe that you would be safer if you stayed at home tomorrow. It is a dangerous world out there, and we care about your health and safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Why are you at that location Citizen Parky? You realise we're monitoring your movements and communications, and they are becoming increasingly concerning to us. The senior members of the inner party believe that you would be safer if you stayed at home tomorrow. It is a dangerous world out there, and we care about your health and safety. Are you sure it's me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Castell 0 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Why are you at that location Citizen Parky? You realise we're monitoring your movements and communications, and they are becoming increasingly concerning to us. The senior members of the inner party believe that you would be safer if you stayed at home tomorrow. It is a dangerous world out there, and we care about your health and safety. Are you sure it's me? Yes I know it is you, I have your finger prints and DNA all over the surfaces of the room. And you would be naive to think that the BCG injection only protected you against TB...................I have already said too much, and I must liase with the Department for Information Retreval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBass 2811 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I've got google latitude turned on on my phone. It's interesting to look at your history and see how many miles you've traveled etc. It tracks countries you've visited too and colors the map in. As long as I remember not to murder anyone I'll be ok. Agreed, plus most knobs are using shit like Foursquare and Facebook location check ins or tweeting about where they are, so fucking what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Why are you at that location Citizen Parky? You realise we're monitoring your movements and communications, and they are becoming increasingly concerning to us. The senior members of the inner party believe that you would be safer if you stayed at home tomorrow. It is a dangerous world out there, and we care about your health and safety. Are you sure it's me? Yes I know it is you, I have your finger prints and DNA all over the surfaces of the room. And you would be naive to think that the BCG injection only protected you against TB...................I have already said too much, and I must liase with the Department for Information Retreval. Brazil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Castell 0 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Correct. One of my favourite films. Working for Sodexo is like that, with the tedium and paperwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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