KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- CertiK, the global leader in blockchain cybersecurity and code auditing, has once more garnered recognition in the release notes in Apple's iPhone operating system (iOS) 17 updates.
According to a statement, the recognition stems from CertiK's identification of three critical security vulnerabilities in Apple's iOS kernel, confirmed to impact several Apple devices running previous versions of iOS 17.
These vulnerabilities target the kernel, graphics processing unit (GPU) driver, and ProRes driver; and if left unaddressed, it would enable an app to execute arbitrary code with elevated kernel privileges. In its most recent update, Apple has mitigated these risks with enhanced memory handling protocols.
Platforms like iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 are expected to become popular access points for Web3 applications, which are gradually targeting mobile users, placing an increased emphasis on the security of the mobile devices used to access them.
CertiK's SkyFall team has investigated the security measures of mobile wallets and has conducted comprehensive assessments of various security layers on mobile devices.
This is the second time CertiK has won recognition for its efforts to secure Apple software, whereby in August, Apple officially acknowledged CertiK’s SkyFall team in its previous iOS and macOS release notes.
CertiK is proud to continuously help Apple secure its services and devices, and these latest findings reinforce the value of the firm’s in-depth security research and efforts to preemptively identify threats.
Web3 needs robust, multi-tiered security solutions, ranging from the application layer down to the kernel and this acknowledgment by Apple stands as proof of CertiK's commitment to securing the entirety of the Web3 world.
Founded in 2018 by professors from Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK’s mission is to secure the web3 world and it applies cutting-edge innovations from academia to enterprise, enabling mission-critical applications to scale with safety and correctness.
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