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"That you're acting like that's an issue with the hardware/software involved is a good indication that you're trolling or fanboying." I'm pointing out that jus

by criley2 12y ago

"That you're acting like that's an issue with the hardware/software involved is a good indication that you're trolling or fanboying." I'm pointing out that just because Tim Cook makes a random hypey statement, it doesn't MEAN anything. I rightfully showed that iOS, without malware, is suffering from hijacks that aren't occurring in Android. Personally, if remote locking is capable of a hijack, I'd call that malware, but that's just semantics.

wrboyce 12y ago
> Personally, if remote locking is capable of a hijack, I'd call that malware, but that's just semantics. This seems a curious view for a self-professed "tech-forward developer". Your logic can extend to a lot of things. My credit card... Is that malware in my bank if someone guesses my PIN?
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criley2 12y ago
If someone could use an app developed by the bank for you, and use that bank software to gain unlawful access to your bank account and hijack your bank account, then that app could semantically be called "malicious software". I disagree with your unfair oversimplification in your analogy, because I think it dilutes the point into nonsense. I also dislike that you're ignoring the fact that I am obviously being glib and have dropped several context clues for you, and yet you're ignoring them to attack/insult me ("for a so-called developer"). Please don't play dumb!
ceejayoz 12y ago
If the attack can be done in both platforms I'm not clear on your point. By your logic Gmail, HN, and essentially every other site are infested with "malware" because some people get hacked with vulnerable passwords. Meanwhile, in Android: http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/05/your-android-phone-viewed-illegal-porn-to-unlock-it-pay-a-300-fine/ http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/05/your-android-phone-v... > The malware prevents users from accessing the home screen of their phones, making it impossible to use most other apps installed on the phone. Do that on an unjailbroken iPhone and we'll talk.
FeeTinesAMady 12y ago
criley2, your comments have started showing up as dead. I guess you can't criticize Apple so vehemently on HN.
- criley2 12y ago
  I am used to being censored for being critical of Apple. Not just here, anywhere where an Apple fan is a moderator, I find that censorship is much more common than discussion.

by criley2 12y ago

wrboyce 12y ago

> Personally, if remote locking is capable of a hijack, I'd call that malware, but that's just semantics. This seems a curious view for a self-professed "tech-forward developer". Your logic can extend to a lot of things. My credit card... Is that malware in my bank if someone guesses my PIN?

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criley2 12y ago

If someone could use an app developed by the bank for you, and use that bank software to gain unlawful access to your bank account and hijack your bank account, then that app could semantically be called "malicious software". I disagree with your unfair oversimplification in your analogy, because I think it dilutes the point into nonsense. I also dislike that you're ignoring the fact that I am obviously being glib and have dropped several context clues for you, and yet you're ignoring them to attack/insult me ("for a so-called developer"). Please don't play dumb!

ceejayoz 12y ago

If the attack can be done in both platforms I'm not clear on your point. By your logic Gmail, HN, and essentially every other site are infested with "malware" because some people get hacked with vulnerable passwords. Meanwhile, in Android: http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/05/your-android-phone-viewed-illegal-porn-to-unlock-it-pay-a-300-fine/ http://arstechnica.com/security/2014/05/your-android-phone-v... > The malware prevents users from accessing the home screen of their phones, making it impossible to use most other apps installed on the phone. Do that on an unjailbroken iPhone and we'll talk.

FeeTinesAMady 12y ago

criley2, your comments have started showing up as dead. I guess you can't criticize Apple so vehemently on HN.

criley2 12y ago
I am used to being censored for being critical of Apple. Not just here, anywhere where an Apple fan is a moderator, I find that censorship is much more common than discussion.