- A software developer discovered a bug that lets anyone send you a malicious link on iMessage that can crash your phone.
- Because the bug lies in the link preview, it can freeze the iMessage app without you even clicking on it.
- Called "chaiOS," the bug affects phones running iOS 10 or later.
- Apple confirmed on Thursday that a software fix was planned for next week.
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A malicious link is being sent around that freezes your iPhone even if you don't click on it — but Apple says a fix is coming next week
The bug can freeze or even completely shut down your iPhone.
A bug called "chaiOS" is wreaking havoc on iPhones.
According to a report out Wednesday from BuzzFeed's Nicole Nguyen, the security vulnerability
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