iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan introduce a new vulnerability via AirDrop

This news is worrying for everyone interested in trying out the new versions of Apple's operating systems. iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan, this is discovery of a really serious vulnerability, AirDrop, This vulnerability could allow various types of malware to access the devices. Despite the security measures the company has implemented, this vulnerability could have serious repercussions.

You need to understand how this attack works to judge the level of danger a user could face due to this vulnerability . This attack first tricks the user into installing a common delivery file. This can alter the iOS Springboard, convincing the device that the presented fake certificate is legitimate.

The new vulnerability in Apple's operating systems represents a major attack on AirDrop users.

Additionally, the aforementioned action can allow files containing malicious viruses to be copied to a third-party application directory . It's a well-known fact that the vast majority of hackers attack simply for fun or to prove their ability to cause significant damage; in this case, it would be no different, as they could exploit this vulnerability even if the user rejects the AirDrop transfer . There's no denying that this is Apple's latest challenge.

One detail you should know is that you won't be able to detect the attack immediately . This is because your device needs to be restarted for the attack to complete, and only then will you see the damage. There is no known patch yet to be released to fix these problems. iOS 9 was released on September 16th, while OS X El Capitan is expected to be officially available on September 30th.

We must highlight the Sandboxing function that these devices possess, since it is designed to limit the damage that any malicious virus can cause, as with it you could recover contacts or some information that you may have lost, among other things, of course you should learn how to use this function, as a precautionary measure.