Possibility to be hacked just by opening JPEG images and PDF files on iPhone

ByThoroughlyReviewed

There are countless numbers of JPEG images, PDF files, font files, etc. on the Internet, but if you can hack iOS devices such as iPhone, iPad, iPod via these, deal with security related newsThe Hacker NewsIt reports.

Warning! Your iPhone Can Get Hacked Just by Opening a JPEG Image, PDF or Font File
http://thehackernews.com/2016/10/how-to-hack-iphone.html


According to The Hacker News, the problem is vulnerability "CVE-2016-4673". By breaking this vulnerability, it becomes possible to let the iOS terminal execute a malicious code charged in them by merely opening a crafted JPEG image, PDF file, etc. through a website or e-mail, You can also take over.

However, Apple has released the latest iOS version "IOS 10.1This vulnerability has been fixed. According to Apple's official website, vulnerabilities may be seen on iPhone 5 or later, iPad after 4th generation iPad, iPod touch 6th or later iPod touch. It seems that some attackers have stolen the hijacking of the iOS found this time and planning to hijack the terminal, so it is recommended to finish it as soon as possible if the OS update is still done .

ByBizmac

Apple also delivers security updates for Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV as well as iOS updates. For Mac usersMacOS Sierra 10.12.1, For Apple Watch usersWatchOS 3.1, For Apple TV usersTvOS 10.0.1It is recommended to update to each security update, which includes fixes for vulnerabilities such as 'Running malicious code when opening JPEG image' same as iOS, so I have these devices It seems to be good for people to complete the update early with iOS.