Apple users facing new security risks after critical USB component hacked

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Sarah Collins
Wed, 15 Jan
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Researcher discovers a way to hack Apple’s ACE3 USB-C Controller

A recent revelation at the 38th Chaos Communication Congress in Hamburg, Germany, highlighted a potential security vulnerability in Apple’s ACE3 USB-C controller. The proprietary component, crucial for charging and data transfer in Apple devices, was demonstrated to be hackable by white hat hacker Thomas Roth. By reverse-engineering and reprogramming the controller, he was able to manipulate security checks and execute unauthorized commands, exploiting weaknesses in the firmware. Despite being deemed too complex by Apple to pose a direct threat, the implications of such a hack could have repercussions for Apple’s device security and could pave the way for more sophisticated attacks in the future. It is important to note that this vulnerability does not impact Android devices. Further research is needed to uncover potential threats to the ACE3 controller.

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