‘Fake Airplane Mode’ makes iPhone look offline to user, while an attacker stays connected
[Evan Selleck Apple Insider]
Security threats can crop up at any time, even on the iPhone, and now Jamf Threat Labs has demonstrated that even if you think Airplane Mode is on, you might be getting duped.
Going undetected is the whole point of “Fake Airplane Mode,” as detailed by Jami Threat Labs. The idea is that an attacker can make it look like a user’s iPhone has Airplane Mode switched on, effectively disconnecting them from Wi-Fi and cellular networks.
In reality, though, this particular attack means that Airplane Mode is not switched on, even as it disconnects internet connectivity to everything except the attacker’s specified app. This exploit makes it so the attacker can retain connection with the iPhone of choice, even though the user believes they are offline.
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