The iPhone botnet, coming soon to an over-priced phone near you

Originally Posted by nuttyturnip

As far as security, no, I haven't thought about that at all. Given this bit about text messaging, I really ought to call AT&T and block that feature on my phone. Yes, I'm an old coot who thinks text messaging is pointless, don't get me started.

I can't prop this statement hard enough.

I am of the same opinion who believes that text messaging is one of the most over-used pointless applications a phone could have. I believe it has created a new rudeness in people especially when people have the gall to text in a movie theater while the movie is playing, or even text messaging during a live performance during a comedy club (But that's just my personal opinion, as I'm sure a lot of members here text, that aren't rude).

I have only ever owned one cell phone in my entire life. It is the one that I use for work, and that is the only time I ever want to own a cell phone is just for work. The phone I have is a Motorola Mike I580, and I only use that phone to make calls. I don't text and I don't use the camera on that phone either.

This security breach is not really surprising because as with any new piece of technology there will always be those select people that will find ways to hack it.

I'm not really worried about the e-security of my phone because frankly my phone is only used to make phone calls and I never use it for the internet. I don't see myself having to upgrade the e-security on my phone unless I'm provided with a more advanced phone or blackberry then I have no other choice. Until that time, I'm perfectly happy with the cell phone I have for work, and frankly I don't need a personal cell phone anyway.

Jam it back in, in the dark.