Items tagged with ios 11.2

by Brandon Hill - Fri, Dec 08, 2017

Apple iOS 11.2 HomeKit Exploit Left Smart Home Locks And Garage Door Openers Vulnerable

It has been a rough few weeks for Apple with regards to its major software platforms. The latest black mark against the company comes in the form of a zero-day vulnerability that was discovered in Apple's HomeKit implantation in iOS 11.2. The vulnerability was first brought to public light by 9to5Mac, and is reportedly highly difficult to reproduce. Nonetheless, it allows for an unauthorized user to gain control of smart home devices connects via HomeKit. Given that the connected-accessories that are compatible with HomeKit extend to security cameras, smart locks, garage door openers and thermostats, the potential for abuse cannot be taken lightly. 9to5Mac has been careful not to describe in... Read more...