Apple's USB-C not completely secure, hacktivist breaks open Apple’s Type-C port's security
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Apple's USB-C not completely secure, hacktivist breaks open Apple’s Type-C port's security

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A security researcher demonstrated how he managed to break into the ACE3 USB-C controller, a crucial component used in the iPhone 15’s USB-C port. A researcher has successfully cracked the security of the company’s proprietary USB-C controller, raising concerns that it could lead to new iPhone jailbreaks and other security breaches. A critical controller found to be vulnerable At the 38th Chaos Communication Congress held in December, security researcher Thomas Roth demonstrated how he managed to break into the ACE3 USB-C controller, a crucial component used in the iPhone 15’s USB-C port. While the security flaw in Apple’s USB-C controller may not affect the everyday user, it opens the door for future security concerns, especially among those who are more vulnerable to hacking attempts.

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