The iOS 10 kernel, which Apple released to enthusiasts last week, is not encrypted. Security experts expressed their surprise and puzzlement over this in a report by MIT News. The iPhone maker, after remaining tight-lipped over the matter for a week, has now offered an explanation. In a statement to The Loop, Apple said: The kernel cache doesn’t contain any user info, and by unencrypting it we’re able to optimize the operating system’s performance without compromising security.

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Source: Slashdot – Apple Says iOS Kernel Code Left Unencrypted Intentionally, Nothing To Worry About