Apple and Google are worried about a major security flaw that has been left exposed for almost two decades, should users be concerned?
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One of the biggest and dangerous security risks is bringing Apple and Google together so that they can fight the spy attack that has caused mayhem for over 15 years. Chrome and Safari browsers are used by billions across the globe and the security risk directly affects them as hackers are able to bypass their network security and gain unauthorised access to inflict big damage.
Security experts are calling it the 0.0.0.0 flaw that is linked to the IP address to your network. But if you are wondering how an issue can be left exposed for this long, you need to read the details of how an IP address flaw can be dangerous for billions.
WHAT IS THE 0.0.0.0 IP ADDRESS ISSUE
IP Address for your internet network is like your house address but for the internet to uniquely identify the individual/business. No IP address is similar to another, but the concern with 0.0.0.0 is justified because its null status reflects as an IP address with no actual owner.