Apple Patches Zero-Day Vulnerability Used in Sophisticated Attacks
2025-02-10
Apple has released emergency security updates to address a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-24200) exploited in targeted, sophisticated attacks. The vulnerability could bypass USB Restricted Mode on locked devices, potentially allowing data extraction. This mode was designed to prevent forensic software from accessing data on locked iOS devices. Apple urges users to update immediately to mitigate potential ongoing attacks. This incident highlights the importance of regular software updates and mobile device security.