With the iPhone 2.0 update now public information, pretty much everyone has covered the new features. But what about the possible security implications?

Like it or not, the iPhone is a very high-profile mobile phone, and mobile devices are a fast-growing target for malware authors.

With that in mind, the guys over at F-Secure put together a preliminary look at the security features on the new iPhone software update.

07 Mar 2008

One of the key points that they point out is the inclusion of a security certificate. This will allow Apple to effectively shut down any malicious application.

They also note that the new software market could have an adverse effect on the market for jailbreak apps, something that may only be marginally true. While jailbreaks have been used to put third-party apps on the iPhone, there is still a rather formidable market for iPhones running outside of the pre-set carrier market, particularly in the US. This latest rollout is the strongest argument yet to get a "legitimate" iPhone, but I don't see the iPhone hacking scene suffering too badly from it.