Glass Cage: The iOS Bug That Went Viral and Made Phones Go Kaput!
Beware of “Glass Cage”: the zero-click iMessage exploit that can turn your iPhone into a digital paperweight faster than you can say “CVE-2025-24085.” One moment, you’re texting; the next, you’re stuck with a very expensive coaster. Check the GitHub link for the full attack chain and keep your iOS updated!
Hot Take:
Well, folks, it seems like the cyber world has taken a page from Houdini’s book, bringing us a magic trick we never asked for – the vanishing act of privacy via iMessage! It’s the classic case of “now you see your data, now you don’t,” thanks to the “Glass Cage” exploit. Guess Apple didn’t think anyone would want to break out of their shiny walled garden, huh? Perhaps it’s time they reinforce that glass with something a bit more…unbreakable.
Key Points:
- The “Glass Cage” exploit is a zero-click iMessage vulnerability affecting iOS, causing persistent compromise and potential device bricking.
- Security researchers identified the exploit in the wild, with attack details and logs available on GitHub.
- The exploit is officially recognized with CVE-2025-24085, CVE-2025-24201, and CNVD-2025-07885 identifiers.
- Reports and technical details of the attack chain were initially shared on a now-defunct online post.
- Community members on the Full Disclosure mailing list are scrambling for more information following the disappearance of the detailed post.