Apple has just recommended all users do it now
The company has just published "important security updates" after the discovery of a vulnerability.
There is a very good chance that you use your smartphone, laptop or tablet to do everything from the online store to pay for your bills. But even though technology has made convenient for significant tasks, they also explained to new types of security issues because our lives become more and more digital. Now, Apple warned that anyone uses its devices must take action immediately to make sure everything is secure. Read on what you can do with your technology to stay safe.
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You must update the software on your Apple devices due to safety vulnerabilities.
July 26, Apple unexpectedlyreleased a software update For its iOS operating systems 14.7.1 and iPados 14.7.1 used on popular iPhones and Tablets. The company indicates that the urgent update includes a "important" fix to respond to a recently discovered vulnerability, saying that the download is immediately "recommended for all users".
The update is always important for devices that are on the old side. According to Apple, the new software is currently available for anyone with a "iPhone 6S and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad Mini 4 and later, and iPod Touch (7th generation). "
An important security update has also been published for Apple laptops.
These are not only pocket devices affected by the safety vulnerability. Apple has also published an update of its MacOS software for laptops,Exhort customers to download big on 11.5.1 Correct an identical security problem that could potentially affect popular computers.
In the support document, Apple says it "does not disclose, discuss or confirm security problems as long as an investigation has occurred only on fixes or versions are available." But the company admitted in the support document that some users would have already been affected, saying, "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited."
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A Cybersecurity expert says "strongly recommends to people to update people as soon as they can".
Even if the last update comes only one week after the release of IOS 14.7 and Big out of 11.5, experts say that the patch included make it a realUrgent update for your devices. "I would definitely recommend that people update people as soon as they can, since there is a reason to believe that this is actively exploited"Sean Wright, Responsible for the safety of SME applications with Cybersecurity Company Immersive Labs, saidStrong.
Fortunately, you have a chance that your device has already downloaded and installed the update during the night. To check manually orStart downloading On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings application and press "Software Update". These macOS updates on their laptop must open system preferences, and then click "Software Update".
Experts also warn that you should pay attention to your download of your applications.
Keeping the software on your devices can be one of the best ways to stay safe, but as constant updates prove, hackers can sometimes find vulnerabilities faster than programmers can repair them. To keep your products safe, Wright tellsStrong That it is better to pay attention to not only what you have click and download but where you also get it. "Only install applications on the official App Store and ensure that you are looking at the requested permissions - notice whether, for example, a flashlight application requests access to your contacts - and read comments / reviews of the "User", "he advises.
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