Apple Promises Fix For IPhone Security Flaw

Apple says it will fix a security bug in the iPhone and iPad that allows the virus to the installation of equipment.

German IT Security Agency, warned that Apple's IOS - the operating system running on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch - is a critical weakness "which allows hackers to run malicious code.

German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), said that opening an infected PDF iOS device to device to run malicious programs.

Apple spokeswoman said: "Apple takes security very seriously, we are aware of this problem and develop a report to confirm that the upcoming software update is available for customers."

BSI said that no attacks had been discovered, but warned: "It's possible attack scenario, cyber-criminals include reading confidential information (passwords, banking information, calendar, e-mail content, text or contact information), access to the built-in cameras, interception of telephone calls and GPS positioning the user. "

The statement on its website (in German), warns the BSI open PDF files to Apple patches unknown error. He said that any device running IOS version 4.3.3 - last version - would be affected.

Apple's next scheduled software update is 5 iOS, which will be in September. But if Apple knows the problem is serious NOK, it can also release the security update earlier.