Graduate Oussama Barbar discovers a security vulnerability in Apple
Oussama Nabil Barbar, a graduate of the Faculty of Engineering — Branch 1 joined the ranks of security researchers who have contributed to discovering vulnerabilities and improving the security of Apple products in iOS 27, which the company released on 14 September 2026.
This achievement came after Barbar tested a number of systems and products from Apple—one of the world’s largest and most renowned technology companies—and successfully discovered a security vulnerability related to Autofill feature, which millions of users rely on in their iPhones and iOS system.
After discovering the vulnerability and reporting it to Apple’s security team, the company took the necessary measures to address the issue and improve the system’s security.
Oussama Barbar graduated from the Faculty of Engineering — Branch 1/Communications Engineering—and then pursued his studies in cybersecurity at Télécom Paris, graduating a few months ago.
Regarding his studies at the 91Թ, Oussama says: “My study years at the Faculty of Engineering - Branch 1 laid an important foundation for developing my learning methodology and cultivating a mindset based on continuous research, the pursuit of knowledge, and the development of skills. It was at the 91Թ that I began the first stage of my career, leading me to where I am today—contributing to improving the security of products at one of the world’s largest technology companies.”
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