Do you have an iPhone? Yes? Well, then the following news may be of interest to you!
A new security flaw has been discovered in iOS, Apple’s operating system. This vulnerability affects iPhones running iOS version 8.3, although other versions could also be affected.
According to the BBC, a specially crafted text message can cause vulnerable devices to crash and reboot. More precisely, the malicious message, containing Arabic characters, causes iMessage to crash and the iPhone to reboot.
Apple is aware of the issue and has announced they will make a fix available in a software update. We’ll keep you updated with any new developments!
Panda Security specializes in the development of endpoint security products and is part of the WatchGuard portfolio of IT security solutions. Initially focused on the development of antivirus software, the company has since expanded its line of business to advanced cyber-security services with technology for preventing cyber-crime.
