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Security researchers have found an iOS glitch when slotxo connected to a Wi-Fi network that uses a name containing the percent symbol could prevent an iPhone or other Apple device from using Wi-Fi anymore.


About two weeks ago, Carl Schou encountered an iOS crash when connected to a WiFi. “%p%s%s%s%s%n” will prevent users from using Wi-Fi. but can also reset network settings to work Recently, he found another name. “%secretclub%power” that will disable Wi-Fi. But this time, even resetting the network settings didn't restore the wifi.





In this flaw, 9to5Mac reports that letters or words form the percent sign (%) followed by a letter. This is usually the format for the variable that we want to pass something so that the program can continue to run. In a WiFi connection, such a format name might be passing some variable. This may affect the memory and eventually shut down.

The best advice is to stay away from weirdly named Wi-Fi connections. Or there is a percentage (%) mark on it for the safety of the device.