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Apple T2 security chip vulnerability

 All Mac computers launched after 2018 have a built-in T2 security chip. Recently, cyber security experts discovered that this chip has serious vulnerabilities. Hackers can modify the T2 chip and even implant keys including buttons by using and cracking the A10 processor iPhone. Malicious program of the recorder. Due to hacker attacks on the read-only memory part of the T2 chip, Apple was unable to plug the loopholes through system updates.


Network security research experts said that hackers used vulnerabilities to attack the T2 security chip based on the A10 processor, bypassing the security mechanism and implanting malicious programs. Not only can they gain control of the computer, they can also obtain the user’s keyboard input records. Steal user's account information and make further attacks. Mac users with a built-in T2 security chip, as long as they avoid connecting unfamiliar or unverified USB Type-C devices as much as possible, they can avoid hackers from attacking with this vulnerability.

MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops launched in 2018 or later, Mac mini, iMac Pro launched in 2018 and iMac launched in 2020 all have a built-in T2 security chip. Users should pay special attention.


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