Detect potential risks from the TestFlight application on iPhone.
A new report has revealed that iPhone users can be silently tracked without their knowledge when they install the TestFlight app.
This application is very familiar to iOS users, allowing users to experience test versions of other applications before officially launching. However, multinational cybersecurity technology company Certo Software has discovered a potential risk in TestFlight. When users install this application, hackers can install a custom keyboard with an interface identical to the iPhone's default keyboard.
TestFlight application has a potential security risk that causes iPhone users to be tracked.
TestFlight application has a potential security risk that causes iPhone users to be tracked.
This keyboard acts as a keylogger (a tool that saves keyboard operation history) and records everything the user types, including sensitive information such as passwords and messages that the user cannot detect. go out. This makes it possible for attackers to steal important personal information of users, and even use it for blackmail.
Faced with this situation, Apple has tightened the process of bringing test applications to TestFlight. However, iPhone users still need to be vigilant and take measures to protect their data. To avoid the risk of being tracked, iPhone users should take the following measures:
- Only install apps from the App Store or reputable sources. Avoid installing applications from unknown sources, especially testing applications on TestFlight.
- Regularly check the list of keyboards installed on iPhone. If you detect any suspicious keyboard, remove it immediately.
- Always update your iOS operating system to the latest version to get the latest security patches.
Apple is expected to launch iOS 17.5 next month with an important new feature: an anti-tracking system. This feature is designed to help users identify and disable unwanted tracking accessories, such as AirTags, that are used to surreptitiously track them.
iPhone users will no longer be illegally tracked by AirTag.
iPhone users will no longer be illegally tracked by AirTag.
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The internal code of the iOS 17.5 beta has revealed details about this new feature. According to the analysis, iOS will be able to detect tracking accessories even if they are not certified by Apple or the Find My network. When an unwanted tracking accessory is detected, users will receive a notification and instructions on how to disable it.
This new anti-tracking feature is an important step forward in Apple's efforts to protect user privacy. Last year, the company partnered with Google to develop an industry standard to address unwanted tracking. However, to date, these efforts have mainly focused on detecting certified tracking devices.
The launch of iOS 17.5 with a new anti-tracking system will mark an important step forward in protecting users from stalkers. This feature is expected to be supported by many accessory manufacturers such as Samsung, Tile, Chipolo, Eufy and Pebblebee.
In addition to the new anti-tracking feature, iOS 17.5 may also bring some small changes such as performance improvements and bug fixes. Apple is expected to release the new version of iOS to the public in May, along with new iPads and accessories.
