The iPhone and Mac security Apple spent 5 years building? AI broke it in 5 days.

Researchers used Anthropic’s Mythos AI to help crack Apple’s most secure MIE protection system for the M5 MacBook Pro.

Anthropic's Mythos AI played a crucial role in cracking Apple's Memory Integrity Enforcement, a hardware security system developed over five years. The MIE protection system is used in the M5 processors that power the latest MacBook Pros. Researchers at Calif, a security firm, utilized the Mythos AI to bypass this system in just five days. The team's success has significant implications for the security of Apple devices.

The vulnerability of Apple's MIE protection system directly affects the price that consumers pay for secure devices. As a result of this breach, the value of Apple's latest MacBook Pros may decrease, potentially impacting resale prices. This could also lead to a decrease in consumer trust in Apple's security features. The cost of securing these devices may ultimately be passed on to consumers.

The development of Apple's MIE protection system began in 2018, with the goal of creating a secure environment for Mac devices. However, the rapid advancement of AI technology has created new challenges for security systems. Insiders are aware that AI-powered attacks are becoming increasingly common, and this breach is just one example of the growing threat. Apple's investment in security research and development is likely to increase in response to this vulnerability.

Apple is expected to release a patch for the MIE vulnerability in the coming weeks. The company's next security update, scheduled for release on June 1, will likely include fixes for this issue. Notably, the researchers who discovered the vulnerability have chosen not to disclose the full details of the exploit, citing concerns about potential misuse. This decision may ultimately slow the development of more secure systems, as other researchers will not have access to the same information.