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Apple Says iOS Kernel Cache Left Unencrypted Intentionally, Nothing To Worry About (loopinsight.com)
The iOS 10 kernel, which Apple released to enthusiasts last week, is not encrypted, according to a report. Security experts expressed their surprise and puzzlement over this in a report by MIT News. The iPhone maker, after remaining tight-lipped over the matter for a week, has now offered an explanation. In a statement to The Loop, Apple said: The kernel cache doesn't contain any user info, and by unencrypting it we're able to optimize the operating system's performance without compromising security.It is worth mentioning that Apple is talking about kernel's cache, whereas MIT News' original report talks about kernel code.
How is it possible that manishs doesn't know the difference between code and cache?
Our pervasive snooping through our customers' habits and information taught us that they do notice when the phone is slow, but they don't have a clue about security or consider their privacy in any way important.
We used to have a Bill of Rights. Now, with the rights gone, all we have left is the bill.
It is sad that most Slashdot readers (and editors) now don't know the difference between CACHE and code.