The jailbreakers have recently discovered a new tool that exploits Apple devices. The tool points out the main flaws of the T2 Security Chip.
The jailbreak community has discovered a new tool exploiting all the Apple devices, which consists of the T2 chip. The T2 chip consists of many limitations that can be bypassed by the jailbreaker’s tool.
The jailbreak community points out and loopholes in Apple devices so that the company can cure it. Recently they have found out this new tool, which is bypassing the T2 security chip.
Many hackers and crackers are using this tool to exploit the devices for quite a time. At first, the jailbreaker community didn’t pay much attention to the Mac OS and OS X because it didn’t have the same restrictions as in the Apple mobiles.
Apple T2 security chip
The Apple T2 security chip is a second-generation security chip for Mac devices. Security by including a secure Enclave coprocessor.
The core processor secure touch id data and provides new encrypted storage and boot capabilities.
In addition to that, the T2 security chip includes an image signal processor that enables the FaceTime HD camera to map the tone and improve exposure control.
The chip also allows for the FaceTime HD camera to detect face based on auto exposure and auto white balance.
On the other hand, the T2 chief contains a vulnerability known as the Checkm8. Because of this vulnerability, many users can explore the security features of the T2 chip, and due to this, a user can use the Macbook pro’s touch bar to play doom.
Unpatched Apple T2 Chip Flaw Plagues Macs https://t.co/V5MiwmSRzW
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About that, jailbreakers have pointed out this problem to the company. This issue has become severe both in terms of device theft and many other insider threats. Apple is still looking into the matter and finding a solution.
Security matters in in in other companies
Security threats have become a significant problem for every technological company. Apple security researcher Patrick Wardle admits that he had already resumed that since T2 was vulnerable to Checkm8, it was going to be a toast.
On the other hand, he also points out that companies that manage their devices using Apple’s activation lock and find my pictures are vulnerable to devise theft and data theft.
Also, Ang Cui, the founder of the Red balloon, a device security firm, said that building in hardware security mechanisms is just always a double-edged sword.
Adding to it he said that if an attacker can own a secure hardware mechanism; Without proper hardware, the defender can lose more than he or she has.
However, hardware-based security measures can also create a single point of failure due to which a user can lose most of his or her data.
Like Samsung, Intel, Cisco, and more companies are looking into the matter and are searching for a proper solution.
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