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| The IOS vulnerability prevents VPN apps from encrypting data |
Researchers have reported an unrepaired bug in the latest iOS version of Apple, which prevents VPN apps from hiding certain private data being transferred between the device and the server that is requesting the data.
Although Apple has not fixed the error, it recommends that users take steps to reduce risk.
(ProtonVPN) The error described in the report affects the latest Apple OS (iOS 13.4) and relates to the way VPN software works on iOS devices, as VPN software running after traffic must end up online to encrypt and protect connections.
Researchers say that the (VPN bypass) error in (iOS) cannot end all current connections and leave a limited amount of data unprotected, such as B. The IP address of the device. This makes it available to the public for a limited time.
Most of the connections are short-term and can be restored via a virtual private network (VPN). However, some of these connections are permanent and can be opened outside the virtual private network for a few minutes to several hours (VPN).
Due to the limitations of new Corona virus work for households, Apple ignored bug fixes at a critical time for many users to use VPN.
According to the report, an attacker could see the Internet Protocol (IP) and Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of the server he is communicating with, and the server the user is calling instead can see the actual IP address of the address see the VPN server address. . .
According to Apple, users can still activate (still via VPN) to fix this issue. This method requires device management. Researchers say this does not reduce the number of third-party networks (VPNs) that users can use to troubleshoot their devices.
While reports indicate that the impact of the error is limited, the report warns that the biggest threat associated with the error is disclosure of the user's Internet Protocol (IP) address, which relates to this data and third parties may be able to collect users using the Internet. Digital metadata.
"The error can also unexpectedly affect other (iOS) connections, such as Apple's instant messaging service, which can help maintain a long-term connection between the device and servers. Apple and any anxiety app or service, such as messaging apps," the researchers added. Instant. "
ProtonVPN offers some suggestions to mitigate the error while waiting for Apple to fix it. One of the user options is to connect to the VPN, turn on Airplane mode to end all connections, and then turn Airplane mode off again. However, ProtonVPN researchers agreed. The success of this method cannot be guaranteed 100%.