Apple users facing new security risks after critical USB component hacked

• Researcher uncovers method to hack the ACE3 USB-C Controller
• This is a critical component used for charging and data transfer for Apple devices
• Apple deemed the attack too complex to present a threat

The ACE3 USB-C controller, a proprietary Apple technology used for charging and data transfer for iPhones, Macs, and other devices, can be hacked to allow malicious actors to run unauthorized activities. Exploiting this vulnerability to do actual damage is a bit of a stretch, though.

At the recent 38th Chaos Communication Congress took place in Hamburg, Germany, white hat hacker Thomas Roth demonstrated hacking this critical component. He reverse-engineered the ACE3 controller, exposing the internal firmware and communication protocols. He then reprogrammed the controller, which gave him the ability to bypass security checks, inject malicious commands, and run other unauthorized actions.