Kaspersky Lab details 'Darwin Nuke' security vulnerability affecting iPhone and iPad

Danny Palmer
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Unpatched software could lead to DoS attacks that render Apple devices unusable

Kaspersky Lab has discovered a security vulnerability in Apple iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems that leaves the devices open to attack. The security firm's latest vulnerability discovery c...

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