“Threat actors have long used rouge hotspots to catch their prey as it remains a quick and easy attack vector for unsuspecting victims.” “It goes without saying that users must be cautious of unknown WiFi connections,” says Moore.
The fix is simple: Simply reset your network settings by going to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.Īnd when using your iPhone, always beware of connecting to random WiFi hotspots. I have asked Apple for a comment and will update this article if the iPhone maker responds. “ Luckily, this bug isn’t permanent but with a devilish mind, malicious actors could exploit those who click on it and take advantage of their situation.”
“Although iOS is extremely intelligent, the ‘%’ character can trip up an operating system by confusing it into thinking it’s an alter ego from another language,” says Jake Moore, cybersecurity specialist at ESET.
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