Beware ye EU iPhone scallywags! Do not venture into other app treasure troves until Apple be mending their ways! Arrr!
2024-04-30
Arrr, me hearties! The latest iOS update be followin' the rules of the Digital Market Act, but beware! Them scurvy dogs at Safari be leavin' yer precious privacy wide open to attack. Keep a weather eye on yer security, lest ye be walkin' the plank! Aye aye, matey!
In the latest version of Safari on your trusty smartphone, there be a treacherous threat of tracking, as discovered by two swashbuckling iOS developers and security researchers. With the recent iOS update, Apple be followin' the EU rules by allowin' folks in the EU to download alternative app stores. But beware, mateys, for this new feature comes with "catastrophic security and privacy flaws," as revealed by Talal Haj Bakry and Tommy Mysk.This pair o' scallywags ain't new to unveilin' security flaws in Apple devices. They previously found the iPhone X app leakin' personal data without permission, and reported a data leak with VPN services on iOS 16. Now, they be settin' their sights on a flawed Safari URI scheme introduced under the Digital Market Act.This scheme allows EU users to install alternative marketplace apps from developers' websites. But beware, as the researchers found that Safari doesn't properly check the links, openin' the door for cross-site tracking and injection attacks. They be advisin' iPhone users to use Brave for better security, and be plannin' to evaluate Apple's approach on iPad devices.As the European Commission be keepin' a close eye on Apple, let's hope they be addressin' these privacy concerns soon. Arrr!