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Cyber-arms maker reportedly exploiting Apple reboot vulnerability
Original: Possible Vulnerability in Apple’s Automatic Reboot 404Media is reporting (alternate link) that a cyber-weapons arms manu
Bruce Schneier highlights a 404Media report that a cyber-weapons arms manufacturer is exploiting a vulnerability in Apple's automatic reboot feature. The feature, designed to protect data by restarting locked iPhones, may instead be opening a gap that attackers can use. Security experts are circulating the claim and awaiting further technical details and Apple's response.
Why now: A reported flaw in a widely used iPhone security feature, potentially weaponized by a surveillance vendor, raises immediate privacy and security concerns.
Evidence
- Possible Vulnerability in Apple’s Automatic Reboot 404Media is reporting (alternate link) that a cyber-weapons arms manufacturer is exploiting a vulnerability in... https://www. schneier.com/blog/archives/202 6/10/possible-vulnerability-in-apples-automatic-reboot.html #… · Schneier_rss@burn.capital · 3
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