Apple fixes iMessenger Security Holes with the Release of iOS 9.3

By Ajay Kadkol - 21 Mar '16 21:47PM

The security researchers at Johns Hopkins University have discovered a bug in Apple's iMessage encryption. This issue will be fixed by the researchers who have collaborated with the company with the release of the upcoming and most awaited iOS 9.3.

According to the reports of the Washington Post the flaw details will not be published until the release of the iOS 9.3. Due to the presence of the security hole any hacker will be able to decrypt photos and videos sent via iMessage. Though an announcement was made that the problem was partially fixed in the iOS 9, it is expected to get rid of the bug completely with the release of the iOS 9.3.
The statement apparently read that Apple has always worked hard to devise software that are more secure with every release. Adding to the statement it also appreciated the researchers team with whose efforts the bug was identified and was fixed right on time.

Apple has repeatedly received appreciation from the security researchers for Apple's iMessage protocol which has been highly secure and also for the charging of law enforcement. But the research by Johns Hopkins shows that even the most robust encryption can have serious flaws.

iMessages are encrypted messages that can be sent between Apple devices, including iPhones, iPads and even Macs running the OS X platform. The service launched with iOS 5 back in 2011.