New hack breaks open Apple's USB-C security
A security researcher has worked out how to hack a proprietary USB-C controller used by Apple, an issue that could eventually lead to new iPhone jailbreaks and other security problems.
Malcolm Owen
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Located in South Wales, United Kingdom, Malcolm Owen has been writing professionally about technology since 2012. Formerly of Electronista and MacNN, Malcolm joined AppleInsider in January 2017 and has been at the keys daily ever since.
Highlights of his writing career so far include appearing as a gaming expert for a BBC radio piece, taking part in numerous podcasts, and attending Mobile World Congress and other product launches.
While the focus of his time is spent in Apple’s ecosystem, he is also keenly familiar with others, including Windows PCs and the Raspberry Pi.
He spends his downtime pursuing photography, which he edits on the Mac mini. He also has an interest in magic tricks, and is slowly learning how to play the guitar.