A new IOS volnerability dubbed the "Masque Attack" was discovered by researchers at FireEye. It replaces apps with Malware once a user visits a malicious website. If the attacker has the victims universal device identifier requests can be sent to install new applications outside of the App Store. This will allow the hacker to overwrite the real app and or take data from the real app. Apparently Apple was notified about this technique in July but has not yet taken the proper steps to patch the exploit.
Apple said that they can revoke certificates thus disabling enterprise apps and limiting outbreaks. You may want to be cautious using your IOS device but you should be safe as long as you only use the App Store for your apps.
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