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dickthegrouch

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7. K&R - but it's not clear if Apple iOS is subject to this vulnerability

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Thu Jan 15, 2026, 10:25 PM

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I read the original article, and it doesn't seem to mention if this is only a google problem, or encompasses devices connected to iPhones and iPads as well.

Do you have any further insight? TIA.

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