Google recently revealed some of its findings that proved that Apple 's ecosystem is not as secure as the company claims. Now, however, Apple is responding to Google by defending the security of its iOS operating system, clarifying that it will not accept the accusations against it.
Apple's answer to Google
Apple, through an official press release, stated that the security issues presented in Google's report were defined as large-scale. However, in reality, they were not, as they affected "fewer than a dozen websites focused on content related to the Uighur community."
While clarifying the extent of the attack, Apple also stated that it always places the utmost emphasis on the safety of its users, whatever the nature of the security concerns.
Apple added that Google's claims were intended to negatively impact iOS users and scare them about the security of the operating system, which is not true.
Finally, Apple clarified that the security flaws had been around for just two months, not two years as Google claimed. The company fixed the issue within 10 days of discovering them in February.
Apple's security flaws
We recall that Google's Project Zero analysts revealed that malicious websites were able to infect iPhones, which had been happening for two years.
The report claimed that iOS device users could easily be trapped, as once they visited the malicious websites, the malware would infect them and data would be at risk.
Around 14 security flaws were identified in the research, with most of them being in Safari. The report also claimed that the security vulnerabilities exist in iOS 10 and iOS 12.
Additionally, it was reported that the iOS security flaws not only affected iOS users, but also Android and Windows devices.
Apple is committed to user security
In addition to the clarifications, Apple confirmed that security is its top priority. It also stated that its security remains “unparalleled,” as it takes great care at all times to ensure the security of software and hardware.
For now, all we can hope is that Apple stays true to its clarifications and continues to be safe.
