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Why Apple's Recent Security Flaw Is So Scary
On Friday, Apple quietly released iOS 7.0.6, explaining in a brief release note that it fixed a bug in which "an attacker with a privileged network position may capture or modify data in sessions protected by SSL/TLS." That's the understated version. Another way to put it? Update your iPhone right now.
Oh, and by the way, OS X has the same issues—except there's no fix out yet.
If you understand what that release note meant in full, chances are you were first in line for the iOS update. If it reads like deleted scene from Sneakers, here's what it means for you and your Apple devices.
http://gizmodo.com/why-apples-huge-security-flaw-is-so-scary-1529041062/