iPhones Vulnerable to Attack Even When Turned Off
Wireless features Bluetooth, NFC and UWB stay on even when the device is powered down, which could allow attackers to execute pre-loaded malware.
Source: threatpost.com
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Wireless features Bluetooth, NFC and UWB stay on even when the device is powered down, which could allow attackers to execute pre-loaded malware.
A new study by German researchers has revealed that iPhones can be infected with malware, even when they’re switched off.
Wireless chips are always on, even when the phone is ‘off’.