Your iPhone at risk due to new USB-Type C port

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January 14, 2025

A new security concern has emerged for iPhone users. Accordingly, a security vulnerability in the iPhone’s USB-Type C controller has been overcome. Thanks to this vulnerability that compromises Apple’s security infrastructure, researchers have managed to bypass the security measures of the ACE3 chip.

A security vulnerability has been found in the iPhone’s USB-Type C port

The security vulnerability seen in the ACE3 chip has been on the agenda since the end of last year. Researchers revealed that ACE3, introduced with the iPhone 15 series, is not just a power transmission component, but a microcontroller with deep access to the iPhone’s internal systems.

Researchers who carried out various attacks by reverse engineering and managed to run code on the controller made it possible to analyze its functions in depth. This has been added to the growing list of security issues affecting Apple users recently.

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The implications of the USB-Type C vulnerability are significant. By taking control of ACE3, malicious actors can bypass security layers and infiltrate the iPhone’s core systems, posing a serious threat to user data and privacy.

macOS users have been targeted by new phishing campaigns, while a click-through bug in Safari has exposed users to threats. Industry experts are also expressing concern about the increasing focus of hackers on iOS over Android.