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[WARNING] Apple's iOS vulnerable to MITM Attack, Install iOS 7.0.6 Patch [SSL FLAW]

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Alert for: All iPhone devices without the iOS 7.0.6 patch


Vulnerabilities: CVE-2014-1266


Update: Go to Settings app > General > Software Update


Information:
Apple's latest 35.4 MB update of iOS 7.0.6 doesn't seem important at first, but it contains a critical security patch that addresses a flaw with SSL encryption.

Yes, a very critical security vulnerability that could allow hackers to intercept email and other communications that are meant to be encrypted in iPhone, iPad and Mac computer.

The vulnerability assigned CVE-2014-1266 and affects both the iOS and OS X operating systems, describes as 'Secure Transport failed to validate the authenticity of the connection. This issue was addressed by restoring missing validation steps.' in other words, anyone with a certificate signed by a "trusted CA" can perform Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.

Source: http://thehackernews.com/2014/02/apples-...iddle.html
Love my mac and this is very helpful. Appreciate the guide mate!
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