Security News > 2019 > September > Apple iOS Has Permanent Bootrom Vulnerability
2019-09-30 09:03
'Checkm8' Exploit Poses a Risk to Hundreds of Millions of DevicesA security researcher has uncovered what may rank as one of the most significant iOS weaknesses ever discovered: a flaw that enables bypassing the security protections present in most Apple mobile devices. While the vulnerability can't be patched, an attacker would need physical access to exploit it.
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