Risky Business #131 -- Interview with iPhone worm author Ikee
Wed, 11/11/2009 - 16:53
This week's feature guest is the creator of the iPhone worm, Ashley Towns, aka Ikee. This guy is either a cheeky kid or a cyber terrorist, depending on who you ask, and yup -- we've got him on the show.
We also check in with Paul Ducklin of Sophos in this week's sponsor interview. You've never heard two interviews that clash more, it's hilarious.
In one corner is the heavily pierced kid from Wollongong with the funny haircut, in the other is the middle aged AV guy who's a real stickler for the rules.
Thu, 12/24/2009 - 09:29
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Great Show Patrick
Thanks for doing such a great job all year.
The contrast between what you do and what the IT sections of the main media do is scary. The conflicker piece was classic, good choice of backing music. :-) it’s a wicked worm.
All the best for the festive season.
Another great podcast Patrick, I loved your contrasting perspectives from Ashley and the principle as you put it.
I have been following this wondering what would happen to our young hacker...he has been employed by iphone app developer mogeneration. Classic!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8380265.stm
Couple of other links that may be of interest (for anyone that has the spare time):
http://blog.jeltel.com.au/2009/11/truth-about-ikee-iphone-virus.html
http://blog.jeltel.com.au/2009/11/interview-with-ikee-iphone-virus.html