If you use Apple devices, do it "as soon as possible", those responsible warn
The technology giant has just revealed a major security threat, and managers ring the alarm.
If it looks like everyone and his motherhas an iPhone, it's probably because they do. Almost half ofAll smartphones users In the United States, use one of Apple's omnipresent devices, which represents more than 113 million iPhone users in this country, according to Statista. Beyond iPhones, there are a multitude of Apple devices to adopt, including macbooks, iPads, Apple watches and AirPods. But if you are an apple passionate, you will want to pay attention to a new urgent alert of the technology giant. Read the rest to learn more about the security threat affecting all Apple devices and what government representatives warn you to do "as soon as possible".
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Apple often boasts the importance of user safety.
Apple has long declared that he was "determined to protect theSecurity and confidentiality"From its customers. Intelligent prevention software to encrypted iMessages, the technology giant has aNumber of features To ensure that users know that their information is kept safe.
"Confidentiality is a fundamental human right. In Apple, it is also one of our fundamental values," said company on its website. "Your devices are important for as many parts of your life. What you share with these experiences and with whom you share it should take to you. We design Apple products to protect your privacy and give you control of your information. ""
But as Apple also noted, "it's not always easy". And the technology giant does not always see problems before they arise, which is why Apple users are now warned of a major risk.
Apple warns users of new software vulnerabilities.
Apple releasedThree new security updates This week to alert users of a major security risk. In all these alerts, the technology giant noted that he had discovered two vulnerabilities in his operating system (OS) which "could have been actively exploited". As Techcrunch explained, theVulnerabilities have been found In Webkit, which is the "browser engine that feeds Safari and other applications" and in the nucleus, which is "essentially the core of the operating system.
With the Webkit bug, Apple said that hackers could execute "an arbitrary code" on a vulnerable device if it was to access and deal with "maliciously artisanal web content". And the nucleus bug could allow an application "to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the nucleus".
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Pirates can resume a number of Apple devices with this problem.
In other words, these vulnerabilities could allow a hacker to obtain "Complete admin access"with impacted devices,Rachel Tobacco, Told the Associated Press. With this type of access, Tobac explained that these cybercriminals could usurize and run any software on your device.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
According to AppleFirst security update On August 17, vulnerabilities affect all iPhone models from the iPhone 6. Also assigned are all models from the iPad Pro, all Air iPads from Air 2, all iPads since 5th generation, all The iPad Minis since the Mini4 and the 7th generation iPod touch. In the following two security updates, the company said that vulnerabilities are also extending to Mac computers that execute theMONTEREY OS of the company, as good asSafari browsers work On his big on and Catalina OS.
You must update your software "as soon as possible".
Apple urges users to update their software immediately to avoid bugs, and government representatives also seem concerned. "Apply the necessary updatesas soon as possible"The American Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Safety Agency (CISA) said in a press release on August 18 concerning Apple's vulnerabilities.
"Upgrade to the latest version of [our] software provides the last Features, safety updates and bug corrections, "says Apple. According to the company, the most recent version of iOS and iPados is 15.6.1 and the latest version of MacOS is 12.5.1. If you Do not perform these versions already, you must update your software. As the company reiterates, "keeping your software up to date is one of the most important things you can do to maintain the safety of your Apple product . "