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You've Been Rickrolled, Apple

Astley's mug is appearing on iPhones Down Under thanks to ikee, an invasive bit of software code that installs a photo of the pop singer on a vulnerable handset and then establishes it as the default wallpaper with the message, "ikee is never going to... Full Article at The Money Times

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    The first virus to affect Apple's popular iPhone has begun to circulate locally in Australia. The worm, called Ikee, affects only phones "jailbroken" by owners. Full Article at Toronto Star

  2. ...And David Gardner called it. He's up 1,334%! See what David's recommending that you buy NEXT! Once more, pop sensation Rick Astley is sweeping the nation. Full Article at Motley Fool

  3. Owners of jailbroken iPhones in Australia are getting a bit of a surprise thanks to hackers that released a worm that "Rickrolls" them by installing a new wallpaper with Rick Astley's face. Full Article at The Mac Observer

  4. The first worm targeting Apple's iPhone has been unleashed by an Australian hacker. But the Ikee worm can infect only iPhones that have been modified or "jailbroken" to run unauthorised software and does not do anything malicious. Full Article at ComputerWeekly.com

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