IPhone location tracker - still a security flaw?

I hear a lot about a security flaw in the iPhone OS, allowing others to track the location of my phone without my consent and with no straightforward way to protect myself. On the internet, I see semi-legal app's offered, said to track any iPhone, "just enter the phone number".
First - is this still true? I have updated to the latest iOS5.
If not, what are the settings I need to be aware of?
If yes, has Apple announced a plan to plug that security flaw?
Short of jailbraking my phone and installing unauthorized software - what can I do about it?
/Lars

There is not, and never was, a security flaw in iOS that allows or allowed others tot track the location of the phone.
The "apps" you see are generally bogus. They are "joke" apps. They can NOT do what they appear to do. It's simply not possible.
... unless ...
If the phone is jailbroken, tracking apps can be installed. If your phone is not jailbroken, you have nothing to worry about. The only way anyone could track the location of your phone would by by accessing your iCloud account and using Find my iPhone. So long as you keep your password secure, this isn't an issue. Oh... and Find my Friends if you've agreed to share your location with someone.

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