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Aurora Feint Back In App Store, Security Problems Fixed

Submitted by Edward Kirk on July 25, 2008 - 4:32pm.
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So Aurora Feint created a big fuss when it was discovered that it was collecting contacts information on users' iPhones. They said they didn't use them for anything diabolical, but there was really no way to be sure that they're not, even if they were telling the truth (which they probably were). So, to alleviate concerns, they have updated their game to eliminate any potential privacy or security problems, and are now back in the App Store once again.

What exactly did they change about the game? Well, for one, they completely removed contact list integration, and have instead made plans to include a Nintendo-style friend code system in another update some time next week. For those still concerned, they've outlined all of the security features in the game currently in place:

In the meantime, remember these things:
1) We do not pull data from your contact list before notifying you. There is now a notification in-game when this is done. And it is only done on the community page by YOU pressing the submit button.
2) We never store your contact list on our web server.
3) All data sent over the wire is now completely encrypted.
4) No contact data is saved on your phone's hard drive anymore. This has been removed.

You can download Aurora Feint: The Beginning for free in the App Store.
[via Aurora Feint forums]

worried? I think not...

Submitted by warlock on July 25, 2008 - 5:22pm.
I wAs a little freaked out to hear shot the 2 Apps that access the contacts... But I feel like the developers are not out to get us. I'm sure the contact info was not misused...or at leAst I hope not...

Submitted by Edward Kirk on July 25, 2008 - 7:55pm.
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Originally Posted by warlock View Post
I wAs a little freaked out to hear shot the 2 Apps that access the contacts... But I feel like the developers are not out to get us. I'm sure the contact info was not misused...or at leAst I hope not...
For the record, I don't think the Aurora Feint team was using it for anything bad either. Still, private info shouldn't be fooled around with.

Apple

Submitted by Joe V (not verified) on July 26, 2008 - 10:29am.
Why wasn't this something Apple noticed when reviewing the application? I don't think the developer was using it for something bad. However, I think it's a little alarming that the only thing Apple is reviewing is if the application is bad for Apple's business. I don't mean to sound so harsh, but the apple signature of approval on applications has instilled no confidence in the community, much like a guarantee (Tommy Boy).