Apple's upcoming mobile operating system will come equipped to detect malicious software when connecting to a charger not made by the Cupertino-based organization.
According to Reuters, Apple devices are vulnerable to hacks, from spying to cyber crimes, but the problem is now fixed with iOS 7. The latest beta version of iOS 7, which is currently on preview 4, is said to feature the new patch.
The iOS 7 patch notifies the user with a pop-up message when the device is connected to an unknown Apple charger.
The addition of the fake charger detection comes as researchers presented how feasible it was to install attacks on Apple devices during the Black Hat hacking convention in Las Vegas.
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As Latinos Post reported, researchers from Georgia Tech Information Security Center presented how they were able to hack into an iPhone using a white box made from a 3D printer.
An example was provided with the Facebook mobile app. The researchers were able to install a copy of the Facebook app and nothing appears different from the original. The malicious software, known as a Trojan, can be within the replicated app and start its troubles once the phone is turned off.
According to research Billy Lau, any iPhone app can be affected by such iPhone charger hackings. The Georgia Tech researchers added that hacking in the form of screen sharing is possible as well, which can survey the device and steal information, from banking details and home addresses.
"We would like to thank the researchers for their valuable input," said Apple spokesman Tom Neumayr.
By visiting Apple's Developer webpage, people can download iOS 7 beta, as long as they have an iOS developer account, which cost $99 per year.
iOS 7, which was confirmed at Apple's 2013 Worldwide Developers Conference, is expected to rollout during the autumn season.
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