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That is how you would like it to work, but we have learned time and time again that "obvious" does not mean all these safeguards are actually implemented or bug
by diffeomorphism 3y ago
That is how you would like it to work, but we have learned time and time again that "obvious" does not mean all these safeguards are actually implemented or bug free.
So what you get is a mechanism that wirelessly, without any confirmation, modifies the software on your device and "only" requires proximity. That seems like a great angle of attack for malware, surveillance, cracking a stolen phone,... . You are free to believe that apple implemented this perfectly bug free, but I would not be surprised if we get a CVE related to this in a few years.
- raverbashing 3y agoYour worries are valid, but thankfully Apple security architecture is better than your average left-pad enjoyer. Sure, it is possible there will be security implications. > that wirelessly, without any confirmation, modifies the software on your device and "only" requires proximity Running an update is different than "modifying the software". It is possible that such an update just wipes everything on the phone as well
- MBCook 3y agoHow would it wipe everything on the phone anyway? There’s nothing on the phone. It’s brand new and in the box. Apple clearly take security very seriously. There’s no way this would be left enabled after someone sets up the iPhone.
- awesomeMilou 3y agoJust.. how it is.. with any other device and OEM service..? I don't get it? What do you think does Samsung do when you send over your device for repair? Ever got asked for a passcode by them?
- diffeomorphism 3y agoLuckily the post explicitly stated how it is different and you can even read it again.
- gjsman-1000 3y agoYes, and it was moronic. Has nobody here ever heard of DFU mode?