Recently Released, iOS 12.1 Turns to Choose a Serious Security Gap

  

          Quoting from TheVerge.com (11/11/2018), a group of researchers managed to find that the contact feature on iOS 12.1 was very easy to break into. This can even be done without having to open the lock screen.Not only can it be used to view all contact information that exists on the iPhone, but the leak of the loophole also allows hackers to make FaceTime calls and access FaceTime group features.Users of Apple products, especially for mobile devices, are rumored to have just received the latest update on the operating system they use from the older version to the newer version, iOS 12.1.

            Massive updates to switch to the iOS 12.1 operating system are known to be available for several types of devices made by Apple. But unfortunately, the latest iOS operating system update 12.1. it brings security issues that are quite serious for its users.Launching from the Forbes page, the security gap allows other people to forcibly open iPhone devices that already use the latest iOS 12.1 even though the device is locked.The finding of security issues on the iPhone was first discovered and revealed by security researcher Jose Rodriguez. In his findings, he said if iOS 12.1 turned out to have a defect in the lock screen feature that allows others to open the device even though the device is locked.

            According to him, when locked, someone simply makes a call by utilizing the Siri voice command feature. Once the call is connected, change it to a call to FaceTime video then press 'add contact'.After the process, the device will then display a complete list of all contacts on the device, using 3D Touch other information from the contact can be easily identified. In other words, all address information to other people's telephone numbers can be stolen by exploiting this security gap.Nevertheless, Rodriguez said that if this system flaw only applies to the latest iOS operating system 12.1 and does not apply to other versions. However, another thing that makes this security gap even worse is that this system defect only affects the premium iPhone model, while other models that do not have 3D Touch are safe from this problem.Not only the problem of security on the lock screen feature, but a number of other reports users also mentioned that iOS 12.1 also has other problems as the latest operating system updates, such as unstable graphics, Wi-Fi problems, and reduced battery life have dropped dramatically.Meanwhile, responding to Rodriguez's findings, Apple has still not given a statement regarding the findings of the security vulnerability in iOS 12.1 that was just launched.

            Apple first introduced the operating system in June, at the WWDC 2018 developer gathering. iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users, who currently use iOS 11, can immediately upgrade to iOS 12.Specifically, the latest operating system is available for iPhone 5S users and above, iPad Mini 2 and above, and the latest iPod Touch. The increase brought by iOS 12 is claimed to be quite significant, it can be felt when opening the keyboard, aiming for photos, or simply distributing sheets.Apple also embeds a "Screen Time" mode that helps users control the duration of application usage or using a cellphone. "IOS 12 brings increased performance and attractive features for the iPhone and iPad," stated the official Apple statement.

What's new? Here's the description.

Performance

- iOS 12 is designed to provide a faster and more responsive experience of testing iPhones and iPads.

- Opening the camera is 70 percent faster, the keyboard appears 50 percent faster, typing is also more responsive.

- Scrolling the application is twice as fast when the iPhone or iPad is loaded with lots of tasks (heavy workload).

Photos

- The "For You" tab helps users find the best photos with the help of "Featured Photos", "Suggestions", and so on.

- The cellphone will recommend the user to send the captured photo to the person in the photo via "Sharing Suggestions".

- Smarter photo search with the support of multiple keywords, for example, based on place, business name, or even when the photo is shot.

- Faster import of photos shot by the camera, and can be viewed in large sizes (large preview mode).

- RAW format support for editing.

Camera

- Enhanced "Portrait Mode" in more detail between the subject and background thanks to the "Stage Light" and "Stage Light Mono" effects.

- The QR Code is clearly displayed on the camera frame, making it easy to scan.

Messages

- "Memoji" as a complement to "Animoji" which makes message exchange more expressive.

- Animoji now includes T-rex, ghosts, koalas, and tigers.

- The new camera effect makes images, filters, text effects, and stickers on iMessage, to photos and videos that are targeted at Messages.

- Recording Animoji can be up to 30 seconds.

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