Horrible Apple iOS virus; vectored via USB: WireLurker is ‘new brand of threat’

http://www.computerworld.com/article/2843764/security0/wirelurker-ios-virus-usb-malware-itbwcw.html

Plugging your iPhone or iPad into your computer by a USB connection could put you and your precious data at serious risk. A new virus called WireLurker infects Mac OS X applications and collects call logs, phone book contacts and other sensitive information. This virus waits until an iOS device is connected by a USB cable and then has the ability to install third-party applications on both jail broken and regular devices. Typically, users can only install third-party applications if their device is jail broken but WireLurker has the ability to reach regular devices which puts a threat on all iOS devices. Wirelurker exhibits complex code structure, multiple component versions, file hiding, code obfuscation and customized encryption to thwart anti-reversing. It is a serious issue where hundreds of thousands of users have already been infected.

1. In what ways will you become more reserved about using your iOS devices knowing how easily your device can become infected?

2. In what ways has this become an issue for Apple? Do you believe WireLurker will reach Android or other software devices?

3. Does this virus pose a risk to new applications such as Apple Pay? Knowing now that this virus is extremely serious would you be willing to use applications which make your personal information easily accessible?