iPhone Hacked

The iPhone has caused quite a craze since its June 29 launch, with everyone getting in line and online to purchase the cell phone that also functions as a mini-PC. However, AT&T is now facing a problem with the ability for people, such as 17-year-old George Hotz, to hack into the mobile device.

Hotz hacked his iPhone and unlocked it so that it could be used on a variety of cell phone networks, and then decided to turn around and sell it for a hefty return, including a new Nissan 350Z sports car and three new iPhones. Terry Daidone, owner of the cell phone refurbishing company, CertiCell, has not only agreed to purchase the hacked iPhone, but has also agreed to hire Hotz to teach CertiCell’s technicians how to unlock other kinds of cell phones.

Is this really a positive example being set? Hack a cell phone and get a car, three new phones and a job? Although the tech-savvy work executed by Hotz is impressive, I don’t expect AT&T or Apple would be too happy if the mastery behind the hacking was leaked.