At the beginning of November, it was discovered a device called Flipper Zero capable of blocking iPhones by sending multiple pop-ups, even after the latest Apple software updates.
Although, after the discovery of this problem, Apple released iOS 17.1.1 and iOS 17.2 beta, this little artifact still effective at locking iPhones with these updates.
What the heck is Flipper Zero?
He Flipper Zero It is a popular portable hacking tool that allows access to control systems and modification of radio protocols.
This device performs denial of service (DoS) attacks by sending a large number of Bluetooth notifications to devices iPhone and iPad, using a low energy (BLE) sequence. This attack generates multiple pop-ups, causing the iPhone to crash and restart.
And how do I protect myself?
To protect your iPhone before him Flipper Zero, users don’t have much control. However, they can disable Bluetooth in public places to prevent possible attacks.
If the device freezes in public for no apparent reason, it is advisable to check and disable the Bluetooth connection, as the Flipper Zero has a range of up to 50 meters.
Although Manzana has not yet commented on this security flaw in iOS 17, it is expected that its engineers are working on a patch for future updates.