Apple Releases iPhone OS 3.0.1: Patches SMS Vulnerability

Posted on July 07, 2009 in News tagged with , , , ,

Apple has released iPhone OS 3.0.1 this afternoon. It addresses the SMS vulnerability that allows hackers to take control of your handset. This update should be considered critical and should be performed immediately.

To update your iPhone to 3.0.1, plug it in and launch iTunes. If you do not have Auto Update enabled, check for updates manually and then apply.

Details on the Vulnerability:
http://jorgeorchilles.blogspot.com/2009/07/iphone-and-sms-hack-what-does-it-mean.html

Informal Announcement w/ Screenshot:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=9915844&tstart=0