Update Devices, Apple Security Flaw! 8/19/22 Let's Hackers Control iPhones ipads Macs

Lara

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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.”
 

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My daughter and I went to our Settings > General > Software Update > Update Now
Everything is working fine for us.

Few details on how the provider became aware of the flaws or who had made the discoveries, crediting both to anonymous researchers. There have been no confirmed reports so far of cases where the vulnerabilities were used against users or their devices. In its security reports, Apple said it does not disclose, discuss or confirm any security issues until after an investigation has occurred and patches are available.

Vulnerabilities discovered before the producer, in this case Apple, is aware of them are known as zero-day vulnerabilities, referring to the fact that the creator has zero days warning to counter it. Such flaws can be extremely valuable and both hackers and vendors will pay large sums of money to get ahold of them. While serious flaws have been exploited to spy on users through smartphones—Israeli firm NSO Group has allegedly hacked high-profile journalists and world leaders—they are often directed at high-profile individuals rather than the public at large."
 
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I am not "shaking in my booths" but I have done this. I never do banking on my phone and I am not on any social "yaking" media regarding cute dogs and cats so I am not worried. But thanks anyway. Best to be safe than sorry!
 

It used to be a selling feature of Apple products is that they were all but hack proof and one didn't need athe security software and daily updates one needs with a Windows computer. But poop happens especially over time.
 
It used to be a selling feature of Apple products is that they were all but hack proof and one didn't need athe security software and daily updates one needs with a Windows computer. But poop happens especially over time.

Seems like right on cue, my Mac system updates ... and did so on Thursday night. (every couple weeks it seems)
My iPhone doesn't do it as often, but is current.

Thanks @Lara !
 
All great info….Thanks…...I’m a Mac and Apple user…..but not my phone.
I keep everything up to date…..it’s a good practice to keep.
 


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