A developing story on Engadget reports that, just this weekend, the top 50 books by revenue category on the iTunes App Store had been dominated by 42 titles from a single developer. Additionally, these titles appeared to have virtually no user reviews, and featured possibly stolen content.
But even more concerning, Engadget reports that–while still unconfirmed–these rogue book apps were catapulted up the sales chart by fraudulent charges to unknowing iTunes customers for downloading the books — purchases these customers never authorized.
Since the initial report, Apple has confirmed the situation and has responded by removing the developer in question, and all of his apps, from the iTunes store. Apple has not commented, however, on any fraudulent credit card charges reportedly linked to this scenario.
As mobile phones continue to evolve, they’ve become nearly as fast, powerful, and connected as personal computers. With this transformation has come drastically increased susceptibility to malware and viruses, as consumers use their internet-connected phones to download apps and access banking information.
An recent report on 
As medical back office systems become increasingly high-tech — with medical records contained across a number of different IT systems — Dassault Systèmes, creators of data management suite ENOVIA V6, have paired with application developer echoBase to bring secure E-Medical records access to Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices. This new technology will give medical professionals mobile access to comprehensive patient data across the growing Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN).
A mere month after its release, Apple’s iPad can now easily be “jailbroken” using readily available tools. The jailbreaking process became popular as a way for users to hack their own iPhones in order to control previously limited aspects of the device such as home screen backgrounds, installation of third party apps and modem tethering to PCs. Although the jailbreak process essentially voids the device’s warranty, some users will prefer the added tweak-ability of their jailbroken iPads to Apple’s proprietary software.
Owing in no small part to their success as exclusive carriers of Apple’s iPhone, telecom giant AT&T now holds the title as the largest provider of cellular data in the United States. Boasting no less than some 30 million 3G-enabled smartphones as well as service to a bevy of other devices such as eBook readers, NetBook computers and now the coveted iPad, AT&T has announced at the CTIA Wireless Conference that 
Currently in its planning phases, the second annual “Internet of Things Conference” in Tokyo will take place this November. Discussing some of the conference’s proposed topics and how they’ll shape the future of the Internet of Things, a recent article on 
FIPS 140-2 Validation for Mocana NanoCrypto™ Removes An Obstacle to Federal Purchases of Apple Devices “Off the Shelf” 
George Hotz gained cyber-fame as the first hacker to successfully break into the iPhone. And 
