Apple has patched the iCloud flaw exploited by iDict tool, the author of the hacking application confirmed the news via Twitter. The tool exploits a vulnerability in Apples iCloud service and Apple promptly patched it, according to a Tweet from Pr0x13. The hacker said the bug is painfully obvious and was only a matter of time before it was privately used for malicious or nefarious activities, I publicly disclosed it so apple will patch it by Jan. 2 Apple iCloud accounts were being locked to avoid any abuse from attackers.”]
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