German government agency warns of “weak points” in the security of Apple’s iPhone, iPad, iPod

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German authorities warn of Apple security problem

BERLIN — A German government agency has issued an official warning of potential security problems with some versions of Apple Inc.’s iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch.

The Federal Office for Information Security said Wednesday Apple’s iOS operating system has “two critical weak points for which no patch exists.”

It said opening a manipulated website or PDF file could allow criminals to spy on passwords, planners and e-mails.

It said although no attacks have been observed yet they must be expected. Users should avoid opening PDF files, and never go to websites they don’t trust.

The warning relates to iPhones using iOS versions 3.1.2-4.0.1., iPads using iOS 3.2-3.2.1 and iPods Touch using iOS 3.1.2.-4.0.

An Apple spokesman could not immediately be reached for comment.