chaiOS vulnerability can block iPhone's messaging, freeze devices

A newly discovered vulnerability in Apple's iMessage lets ill-meaning people to completely freeze the app on and even restarts the iDevices by simply sending a link. The bug named "chaiOS" was taken down from the platform and the account was shortly suspended, so at least finding it wouldn't be too easy. 👋 Effective Power is back, baby! chaiOS bug:Text the link below, it will freeze the recipient's device, and possibly restart it. http://ift.tt/2FQvTFm; Do not use it for bad stuff. ----thanks to @aaronp613 @garnerlogan65 @lepidusdev @brensalsa for testing!—...

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