iOS really lets an app delete contacts?

[slapple]

http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=13197

It doesn't seem right that the iOS API would allow an app to delete a user's contacts. Seems like read-only access would be better. A malicious app could obviously wreak havoc with write access to the contacts and who knows what other parts of the phone.

 

[Crzyrio]

http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=13197

It doesn't seem right that the iOS API would allow an app to delete a user's contacts. Seems like read-only access would be better. A malicious app could obviously wreak havoc with write access to the contacts and who knows what other parts of the phone.

Some apps would need write privileges in order to add contact info to contact cards.

Also what do you think the App revisers do when they check apps

 

[The Phazer]

Also what do you think the App revisers do when they check apps

Not much by the looks of it.

 

[Crzyrio]

Not much by the looks of it.

http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/apple-...ains-the-problem-with-the-app-review-process/


Facebook is malicious software with intent to delete your contacts.

 

[Beta Particle]

Sounds like the risks you take when you sign up for testing Beta software.