Apple Advises Users to Update Devices Due to Security Flaw

Following the discovery of a vulnerability in its operating systems that the company claims “may have been actively exploited,” Apple is advising owners of the majority of its devices to upgrade their software.

Which Models Are Affected?

Apple stated that the vulnerability affects iPhones going back to the 6S model, iPads starting with the 5th generation and after, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, all iPad Pro devices, and the 7th generation iPod touch in security updates published online on Wednesday and Thursday.

 

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According to Apple, the flaws let hackers “run arbitrary code” by taking over a device’s operating system and might also allow them to access devices through “maliciously generated web content.”

The company stated in a subsequent update that the flaw affects Mac computers running its Monterey OS and Apple’s Safari browser on its Big Sur and Catalina operating systems.

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Government’s Viewpoint

The US government’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency warned that “an attacker may exploit one of these vulnerabilities to seize control of an affected device” and recommended Apple users upgrade their devices.

Users who are impacted should “install the necessary updates as soon as possible,” the government advised.