The group constructed the device by examining Apple&rsquo;s existing security before realizing how the USB capabilities can be leveraged to bypass these defence mechanisms, the independent reported. <img alt="Lifestyle, Apple store" src="http://images.mid-day.com/2012/apr/apple-store.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 375px;" /> Pic/AFP Once the charger called &lsquo;Mactans,&rsquo; gets plugged in, it is able to install hidden malware onto iPhones and iPads, allowing for any number of exploits of users&rsquo; hardware and their data. The researchers said that the device was built in limited amount of time and a small budget.

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Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a charger, which is capable of hacking any iOS when plugged in

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