A new unpatchable flaw in Apple chips opens the door to an iPhone jailbreak
Cybersecurity firm Paradigm Shift has released a proof-of-concept exploit called 'usbliter8' that targets a vulnerability in the Boot ROM of Apple A12 and A13 chips. While the exploit requires physical access to the device, it could assist researchers in developing jailbreaks for older iPhone models.
Why it matters
This discovery highlights persistent security vulnerabilities in hardware that cannot be patched via software updates, posing risks for older devices still in circulation.
A company that sells spyware and hacking tools to government agencies has published details of a vulnerability in Apple chips that can potentially help hackers unlock older iPhones.
The article provides a factual account of a technical vulnerability without taking a political stance or using loaded language.
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