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A new CSS-based web attack will crash and restart your iPhone

A security researcher has found a new way to crash and restart any iPhone — with just a few lines of code.
Sabri Haddouche tweeted a proof-of-concept webpage with just 15 lines of code which, if visited, will crash and restart an iPhone or iPad. Those on macOS may also see Safari freeze.
The code exploits a weakness in iOS’ web rendering engine WebKit, which Applemandates all apps and browsers use, Haddouche told TechCrunch. He explained that nesting a ton of elements — s
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