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...Apple...has warned of serious security flaws for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could allow hackers to take complete control of devices and may have been “actively exploited,” urging customers to update their devices as soon as possible in a rare admission from the tech giant that takes pride in its security measures.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robert...-need-know-and-how-to-fix-it/?sh=2696e687f3a8
...Apple... dropped two surprise software updates on Wednesday to fix major security vulnerabilities it said could allow hackers to take complete control of users’ devices.
Updates have been made available to affected devices, which include the iPhone 6s and later models, all iPad Pro models, the iPad Air 2 and later, the iPad 5th generation and later, the iPad mini 4 and later, the iPod touch 7th generation and Mac computers running macOS Monterey.
Security experts have urged affected users to update software swiftly in order to fix the flaw and secure their devices.
To update software on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch—either iOS 15.6.1 or iPadOS 15.6.1—go into “Settings,” tap “General,” then “Software Update” and “Download and Install.”
To update a Mac running macOS Monterey, go to “System Preferences,” then “Software Update” and hit “Update Now” or “Upgrade Now.”
Apple did not disclose how many people had been affected by the vulnerabilities but said it is aware of credible reports that both had been “actively exploited.”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robert...-need-know-and-how-to-fix-it/?sh=2696e687f3a8
...Apple... dropped two surprise software updates on Wednesday to fix major security vulnerabilities it said could allow hackers to take complete control of users’ devices.
Updates have been made available to affected devices, which include the iPhone 6s and later models, all iPad Pro models, the iPad Air 2 and later, the iPad 5th generation and later, the iPad mini 4 and later, the iPod touch 7th generation and Mac computers running macOS Monterey.
Security experts have urged affected users to update software swiftly in order to fix the flaw and secure their devices.
To update software on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch—either iOS 15.6.1 or iPadOS 15.6.1—go into “Settings,” tap “General,” then “Software Update” and “Download and Install.”
To update a Mac running macOS Monterey, go to “System Preferences,” then “Software Update” and hit “Update Now” or “Upgrade Now.”
Apple did not disclose how many people had been affected by the vulnerabilities but said it is aware of credible reports that both had been “actively exploited.”
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