August 17th, 2017 By Rafia Shaikh
http://cdn.wccftech.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/secure-enclave-740x509.jpgA hacker has claimed to have “hacked” into iPhone’s Secure Enclave. Going by the online moniker of Xerub, the security researcher has released what he claims to be a full decryption key for the Secure Enclave Processor (SEP) for Touch ID.
Apple introduced Touch ID with its iPhone 5s, and since then the company has taken user security to the next level. Secure Enclave is a coprocessor embedded in the device that runs completely on its own with its own operating system. Keeping all things security in a separate coprocessor prevents the primary chip from accessing any sensitive data. The coprocessor has its own operating system (SEPOS), which includes a kernel, drivers, and applications.
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Hacker Releases iPhone 5s Secure Enclave Decryption Keys
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