‘iLeakage’ Attack on Apple Devices: A Silent Threat Lurking in the Shadows

A group of academic researchers has exposed a subtle yet potent vulnerability in Apple's Safari browser through a side-channel attack dubbed "iLeakage." This exploit targets Apple's silicon CPUs, paving the way for seasoned attackers to steal sensitive user data, such as email contents, YouTube history, Instagram passwords, and much more. This revelation shines a light on the often-underestimated side-channel attacks, which diverge from mainstream attack vectors but can inflict just as much de