Despite the hype and major claims of iPhone’s security, the device can easily be crippled. People have always found a way to bypass iOS security from common iPhone spyware to full-blown remote hacks. The iPhone and its users are responsible for such hacks. In this article, we identify the 4 biggest iPhone security flaws.
1. Indiscriminate Attacks
iOS Fort Knox class security features have no immunity against indiscriminate attacks. Cupertino cannot anticipate and react to all security vulnerabilities on its platform. Recently, hackers launched malicious websites to attack iPhones.
Simply visiting the web address was enough to implant malware on any iPhone device. Hackers constantly mine for undisclosed security flaws on iPhones to exploit. Some flaws aren’t until someone makes them! Luckily, Apple is fast to implement security patches and fixes once flaws are identified. Despite this, it doesn’t help the fact that there never will be a permanent fix.
2. Professional And Contract Hackers
Targeted hacks are iPhones’ biggest security flaw. When someone or people are determined to compromise a device, chances are they will! We all remember the famous incident between Apple and the FBI. Despite Apple not cooperating, they were still able to open the iPhone for investigations.
Recently, the Pegasus software was used to deliver malware on high-profile iPhone users simply via a blank text message! These advanced professional hacking software can find and exploit vulnerabilities Apple is not aware of. To maintain their access, these companies like Israel’s NSO Group will also not disclose their findings. This prevents Apple from making security patches.
3. iPhone Users’ Freedom
The freedom iPhone and the iOS platform provide its users makes it vulnerable. An iPhone user can choose not to secure their device. Simply not setting up Face ID or the humble pin/passcode leaves devices vulnerable.
Our consultants at CellTrackingApps.com also note that such devices are easy to sabotage; people close to you can easily install malware and monitor or use it as a gateway to infect other devices. People also choose to install spy apps on devices. This gives hackers a platform to innocently test their programs.
4. Popularity
The Iphone’s popularity is one of its greatest security flaws. Out for the ordinary, we know but bear with us. Hackers only concentrate their efforts where there is profit to be made. Finding vulnerabilities is not a casual afternoon’s task. Hackers spend months or years identifying, testing, and perfecting their attacks.
Apple claims they have a 23.4% worldwide smartphone market share with their iPhone. This would make them number one on the manufacturers’ list. It’s therefore obvious why they attract unwanted attention. Simply put, the iPhone has become a victim of its own success.
Summary
How short this list is is a testament to Apple’s security apparatus. The iOS and iPhone are some of the most secure platforms and devices respectively out there. However, there are masses of individuals and organizations working to professionally or maliciously find and exploit iPhone security flaws. It goes without saying that no device is 100% secure, at least none to our Knowledge!