The New iOS Security Hole Is Worth Paying Attention to, but Don't Panic

Researchers from the security firm FireEye recently uncovered a nasty little exploit in iOS they're calling a "Masque Attack." Once implemented an attacker can steal banking credentials, dig into email, and plenty more. Don't panic though, it's pretty hard to actually pull off.

Essentially, a Masque Attack requires a dummy app to be downloaded and installed from a web site. Inside that app is whatever malware the hacker wants to put in there, including keyloggers and whatever else. A Masque Attack can do all types of nasty things. Here's what FireEye has to say about it:

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