Apple Commends 15-Year-Old For Tip on iOS Vulnerability That Prevented Hacker Exploits

Apple recently posted a "Thank You" list that recognizes the public's efforts in reporting significant flaws and vulnerabilities found within the newly-released version and update of the popular operating system for the iPhone, the iOS. Giyas Umarov, a 15-year-old teenage tech wizard, saw the flaw and reported it to the company, helping in recognizing the lapses of the iOS.

Apple expressed their gratitude to a handful of concerned citizens who helped the company see the flaw in its newly released iOS 14 for the iPhone that hackers can manipulate or exploit. The recent list that Apple published on its website topped Giyas Umarov, a 15-year-old teenager from New Jersey.

According to New Jersey's official website, Giyas Umarov was at the top of the list that Apple posted on its website, expressing thanks and gratitude to those who reported the flaws found on the iOS. The shout-out by Apple was enough to make the teenager, his family, and New Jersey commend him and recognize his abilities with modern-day technology.

The September Fall Event called "Time Flies," was the springboard that launched several of Apple's new offers, including the iPhone's famed operating system, the iOS 14 which officially rolled out on September 16. With less than a month from its release, Apple released an update to fix bugs and security issues.

The community of Apple's loyal users saw the flaws and report it to the company, giving them additional knowledge on what to improve. The world's most valuable technology company recognizes and accepts this, further empowering its system.

Apple's Guardian: 15-Year-old Giyas Umarov

Apple recently published a support document that entails the flaws and discrepancies in its operating system that faced several weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Apart from the tech company's report, it also gave thanks to everyone who identified and helped them in the flaws of different systems within the iOS 14.

New Jersey's Holmdel High School, led by 15-year-old tech wizard, Giyas Umarov, helped Apple in its inadequacies present in the operating system, particularly in the App Store. Umarov stated that he e-mailed the company since last year, with a report on iPhone's security bug and shared ways to fix it.

Eight months after Umarov's report, an Apple representative approached him and gave the company's recognition. The report's security issues were fixed in the latest bug and update of the iOS 14. This recognition is prominent for the high school sophomore and Holmdel HS because other reports came from technology professionals from Amazon, Google, Silicon Valley, and Germany.

Giyas Umarov: From Manipulating Software to Apple Helper

Giyas Umarov's mother, according to NJ's website, says that the teenager would often play tricks with QR codes and 'prank' his brothers. The teenager is also well adept in using modern technology, finding out ways to bypass screen time's restriction in using his gadgets.

Now, Giyas Umarov helps Apple look out for its software and identify the flaws unknown to the mass public and the company. The iOS 14 had previous problems, however, it solved most of the company's support reports.

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Written by Isaiah Alonzo