Weird 'ChaiOS Bug' Will Crash Your Safari Browser on iPhones and Macs

Apple's macOS (formerly Bone X) and iOS, once cited past their fanboys as the perfect examples of intuitive, secure and by and large problems-free operating systems, have increasingly been coming under fire for various bugs and security vulnerabilities that are are non simply diminishing the user experience, but also leaving users vulnerable to privacy breaches. While many such bugs and security flaws have come to lite over the past year, the latest one is a bit of a doozy.

According to a tweet sent out by software developer Abraham Masri, a new problems, called 'chaiOS', can apparently "freeze the recipient'southward device and perhaps restart it" once the victim clicks on a particular link received through a text message. In example y'all're wondering what the link contains, Masri says it is a small piece of HTML code buried inside what seems to be a regulation Github link.

https://twitter.com/cheesecakeufo/status/953401511429726210

What'south interesting is that the chaiOS bug affects the Safari browser on both iOS also as macOS, so whether yous're using a Mac or an iPhone, trying to open the link is likely to create bug with your device. Often referred to every bit a "text bomb", this one's just the latest in a long line of attacks that utilize links to crash the devices of innocent victims. One of the best-known examples of such attacks in 'Effective Ability', which was start reported back in 2015.

Masri said that he contacted Apple tree about the bug earlier posting about it online, although, he's withal to hear back from the Cupertino behemothic. Masri also says that he has since taken down the link and will not re-upload information technology considering he's already proven his point.

https://twitter.com/cheesecakeufo/status/953692821395066880

The bug, while abrasive, isn't dangerous as such. According to security researcher Graham Cluley, the issues is "Nasty. Just, thankfully, more of a nuisance than something that will lead to data beingness stolen from your computer or a malicious hacker being able to access your files".