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New Attack “nRootTag” Turns 1.5 Billion iPhones as Free Tracking Agents

The nRootTag attack exposes over 1.5 billion Apple devices to covert tracking by exploiting the Find My network through forged Bluetooth messages. Developed by researchers for a 2025 USENIX Security Symposium paper, it utilizes trojanized code and efficient key generation methods, posing significant privacy risks. While Apple has issued patches, many unupdated devices remain vulnerable.

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