List of malware that exist on iOS operating system running on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Apple's trademark operating system, iOS is assumed to be immune to malwares because of its closed environment, Apple's heavy duty real time monitoring of Apps available on Apple App Store and a very vocal iOS users community.  But a study by FortiGuard Labs reveals that iOS is not immune to Malware.  In comparison with Android, the malware for iOS is limited but to think that iOS is totally malware proof is wishful thinking as per FortiGuard Labs.

As per the list prepared by FortiGuard Labs, there are eleven malwares.  The iOS malwares first appeared in June 2009 and the latest appeared in March, 2014.  iOS malwares range from SMS forwarder, spyware, mobile banking malware, keyloggers, adware and password stealers.

The list of all the iOS malware discovered since the launch of iOS operating system for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch devices is listed below.  Readers may also note that all iOS devices including jailbroken ones are susceptible to these malware, however the risk of getting a malware on jailbroken iPhone is far greater.

Name	Discovery date	Presumed origin	Devices	Type
iOS/Trapsms.A!tr.spy	Jun-09	Russia?	Jailbroken	SMS Forwarder
Spy/MobileSpy!iPhoneOS	Aug-09	USA	Jailbroken	Spyware
iOS/Eeki.A!worm	Nov-09	Australia (Ashley Towns)	Jailbroken	Worm Proof of Concept
iOS/Eeki.B!worm	Nov-09	The Netherlands	Jailbroken	Mobile banking malware
iOS/Toires.A!tr.spy	Nov-09	Switzerland (Nicolas Seriot)	Any (jailbroken or not)	Rogue application - Proof Of Concept
Adware/LBTM!iOS	Sep-10	France	Any (jailbroken or not) - Was found (and removed) in the official AppStore	Call premium phone number
Spy/iKeyGuard!iPhoneOS	Apr-11	Czech Rep.	Jailbroken	Keylogger
iOS/FindCall.A!tr.spy	Jul-12	Russia?	Any (jailbroken or not) - Was found (and removed) in the official AppStore	Privacy trojan
Riskware/Killmob!iOS	Jul-13	USA	Jailbroken	Spyware
iOS/AdThief.A!tr	Mar-14	China	Jailbroken	Ad revenue hijacking
iOS/SSLCreds.A!tr.pws	Apr-14	China	Jailbroken	Password stealer

Apple has been very watchful about the Apps being uploaded on its App store and immediately removes any suspected Apps. 

Moshi Monsters-Mind Candy Studio announces a new game called-"World Of Warriors" for Android and iOS

The British company behind popular online game Moshi Monsters-Mind candy has announced a new game called World of Warriors for smart phones and tablets. The game will be available on iOS as well as Android and it will be a game for all age group according to Moshi Monsters.  Stating this on its official blog, Moshi says that it was a secret project of the gaming company and  they were  working on it since last year.

Michael Acton Smith-Founder and CEO of Mind candy stated in his Blog that it will be an epic game  with a ever increasing cast of history’s greatest warriors and he also stated’’ Summoned to the hostile Wild lands from a mind-boggling array of cultures, tribes and civilizations, each warrior has a story to tell. But the only way to survive is to FIGHT!”

Mind Candy has released its first teaser of the game, here is a glimpse of teaser.

Want to gift a App or Game to someone special, here is how to do it on iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone and for Android smart phones

The Christmas season is here and New Year is now far away.  This is the time of gifting something to somebody you love.  Guys and Gals from old school of thought may think of gifting watches, pens, etc to you loved ones but that is a gone thing.  Welcome to the smart new age where smart phones rule everything in life.  Most people you know may own a Android smart phone or a Lumia or iPhone and iPad.  

Now many of the games and Apps on the App stores are costly yet relatively cheap to give as a gift.  Yes, it is a good idea to gift your near and dear one the App or Game of his or her choice.  You can do it within the confines of your smart phone or laptop/PC and surprise your loved ones.

First of all we start of with Apple products, the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.  The Apple Store not only has the largest number of Apps and Games but also most of them are paid.  To gift a App or a Game from Apple store to your loved ones simply follow the following steps :

From your iPhone/iPad

Go to the App or Game you want to gift to your loved one with. On the screen you will find a App details screen, tap the tap-to-buy button.  Once you have done that you will see a Share button on the top of the screen / in the iPad in the top corner of the pop-up window.  In that Menu tap the Gift button.

This done, you will see a email message with details on your gift. Type in the email address of the recipient, add a message conveying your  feelings.  In the Send Gift heading you can schedule the date of gift to be sent.  Choose immediately if you did rather not wait till 12/25 or 1/1 or schedule it for Christmas/New Year as you wish. Once you have input the date, tap the Next button in the top corner of the screen to pick from seven themes for your virtual gift, then tap Next again to conclude the deal.

Unlike Apple, Google Play and Windows Phone Store does not let you gift a App or a Game.  But there is a work around which suits even better.  You can gift your loved ones a Gift Card from both the Google Play or Windows Phone Store and let your loved one decide what they want to buy.

Google Play doesnt have a online payment site but you can easily get one from online stores like Target, Amazon or offgamers. Google Play gift cards are available in denominations of $10.00 (Rs.620.00), $25 (Rs. 1550.00) and $50.00 (Rs.3100.00)

Once you have bought the gift card you can send it to your loved one and it can be redeemed online in Google Play 

Windows Phone Store is easier to buy online, you have to just visit here and add a $25 (Rs.1550.00) to the online shopping cart here.

Hope you have found something worthwhile that you can gift your loved ones with.