Security researcher fired for pointing out serious security flaw in iOS

Full Story: Chip Hazard / Wahaab JB

Security Researcher Charlie Miller has released a video showing an exploit in Apple’s iOS software that allows to hide malicious code inside the app which is undetectable to App store screeners. Through that hidden code embedded, the app can run unsigned code, reports Chip Hazard quoting Forbes.

Shortly after the news broke, Apple revoked Miller’s developer account for breaching the developer agreement. The email read :-

This letter serves as notice of termination of the iOS Developer Program License Agreement…between you and Apple. Effective immediately.

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