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"Note that all the attack apps were successfully released by the Apple Stores. So, the security threats are indeed realistic."
So, it's a serious problem. And, as yet, not fixed.
The university researchers say that they first reported the vulnerability to Apple on October 15 2014, and contacted them again in November 2014 and early this year. They claimed that Apple told them that because of the complex nature of the security issue, six months' grace would be required to develop a solution.
Unfortunately, that fix has still not emerged and the researchers have chosen to go public with their findings.
For now, until a proper solution is discovered, the most secure approach might be to exercise caution about what apps you download onto your Macs and iOS devices, even if they are listed in the official iOS and Mac App Store — stick with apps from known developers.
Note that all the attack apps were successfully released by the Apple Stores. So, the security threats are indeed realistic."
So, it's a serious problem. And, as yet, not fixed.
The university researchers say that they first reported the vulnerability to Apple on October 15 2014, and contacted them again in November 2014 and early this year. They claimed that Apple told them that because of the complex nature of the security issue, six months' grace would be required to develop a solution.
Unfortunately, that fix has still not emerged and the researchers have chosen to go public with their findings.
For now, until a proper solution is discovered, the most secure approach might be to exercise caution about what apps you download onto your Macs and iOS devices, even if they are listed in the official iOS and Mac App Store — stick with apps from known developers.