Critical Security Updates Released By Apple For iPhones, iPads, And Macs
iPhone and Mac users, listen up! Apple has issued an emergency security update for iPhones and Macs. The updates address two new zero-day vulnerabilities that have been already exploited by hackers in their attacks, BleepingComputer reported.
Why you should update your Apple device
Apple hasn't revealed how hackers are using these vulnerabilities and which Apple users are being targeted and the company claims it's to prevent more misuse. Regardless, it's prudent to update your iOS devices as soon as you can.
The attacks (CVE-2023-42916 and CVE-2023-42917) were found in Apple's WebKit browser engine that powers Safari and is also used in company's apps for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. If these vulnerabilities are exploited, attackers could access sensitive information on your Apple devices. They could also execute arbitrary code by using malicious webpages to take advantage of a memory corruption bug.
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Both security flaws have been acknowledged in the latest iOS release - iOS 17.1.2, iPadOS 17.1.2, macOS Sonoma 14.1.2, and Safari 17.1.2.
WebKit is used by many Apple devices, including iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads. According to an Apple advisory, all iPhones after the iPhone XS are vulnerable along with Macs running MacOS Monterey, Ventura, and Sonoma.
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The vulnerabilities were discovered and reported by Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG) and may be used in spyware attacks against journalists and politicians. Keeping your iPhone, iPad, and Mac updated is your best bet against hackers. Thankfully, installing updates now requires only a few minutes.
The new security updates are now rolling out to Apple users and may be downloaded from settings. Did you update your iPhone yet? Let us know in the comments below.?For more in the world of?technology?and?science, keep reading?Indiatimes.com?and?click here?for our how-to guides.
