Apple Chips Can Be Hacked to Leak Secrets from Gmail, iCloud, and More
Side-Channel Attack Exposes Sensitive Data on Apple Devices Security researchers have discovered two new side-channel vulnerabilities—dubbed FLOP and SLAP—that affect Apple’s A- and M-series chips, potentially exposing sensitive user data from Gmail, iCloud, and other online accounts. These flaws exploit a technique called speculative execution, allowing attackers to access restricted memory and extract valuable information….
