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Abu Dhabi - TRA urges users to go for alternative email options until Apple releases a patch for the bug.

By Web Report

Published: Thu 23 Apr 2020, 10:05 PM

Last updated: Fri 24 Apr 2020, 2:12 PM

TRA urges native Apple mail users to opt for other mail services due to security flaw

iPhone and iPad mail users beware! Researchers have detected a serious security flaw in the native iOS Mail app that makes it vulnerable to hackers, according to a research published by ZecOps on Wednesday.
ZecOps said that the bug has been to used to attain details of at least six high-profile victims.

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued a tweet alerting users about two critical vulnerabilites in Apple's pre-installed Mail App on iPhone and iPad. They have urged users to go for alternative email options until Apple releases a patch for the bug.

Apple allegedly claimed that the issue would be resolved soon in an update.

#Security_Alert
Two #vulnerabilities discovered in Mail App for #iPhone and #iPad #CyberSecurity #aeCERT pic.twitter.com/Yk5KwHA0rb
- aeCERT (@aeCERT) April 23, 2020

"Apple takes all reports of security threats seriously. We have thoroughly investigated the researcher's report and, based on the information provided, have concluded these issues do not pose an immediate risk to our users," an Apple spokesperson said.
"The researcher identified three issues in Mail, but alone they are insufficient to bypass iPhone and iPad security protections, and we have found no evidence they were used against customers. These potential issues will be addressed in a software update soon. We value our collaboration with security researchers to help keep our users safe and will be crediting the researcher for their assistance."
The hack mainly included unsuspecting victims receiving a blank message on their default mail app. Once the email would be opened, the app would crash forcing users to reboot their device. During the reboot process, hackers would gain access to valuable and sensitive information.