Hackers learned how to hack any iPhone using fake airplane mode
Miscellaneous / / August 19, 2023
Now you need to make sure that the smartphone does not fly away.
Attackers have learned how to deceive iPhone users by turning on fake airplane mode on their devices. About it writes AppleInsider.
As security experts from Jamf Threat Labs found out, the new way of hacking allows hackers to remain undetected and act without haste. After they penetrate the phone system and activate the flight mode on it, users are sure that the device disconnected from the Internet, Wi-Fi and cellular network, while in fact it is transmitted through these channels information. In other words, the owner thinks he is offline, although the attacker remains connected.
Two programs are involved in the hacking process: one changes user interface elements, creating a fake mode, and the second maintains a connection to the Network to send data.
The method of the initial hack remains unclear. Experts have not been able to determine whether the attackers need physical access to the device or whether they need a wireless connection. In any case, they recommend staying vigilant about public Wi-Fi hotspots and not giving your smartphone to strangers.
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