APPLE has issued a emergency security update for iPhone users who have installed the newest iOS 17.
New operating system iOS 17 was introduced on Monday, and has already received an update to fix a three critical bugs.
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iPhone owners have been urged to download the iOS 17.0.1 update as soon as possible.
The update patched up three critical security vulnerabilities, according to Apple.
As always, Apple has been tight-lipped as to what exactly the vulnerabilities are, and what they mean for customers.
But here’s what the company did say:
- A Kernal bug that was found means “a local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges” – so, they may be able to unapproved gain access to an iPhone.
- A security bug means “a malicious app may be able to bypass signature validation” – which could lead to remote code execution where an attacker can remotely run malware or spyware on a device.
- A WebKit bug that was found means “processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution” – which, as explained above, can cause havoc on a device.
It’s possible that hackers now know about these vulnerabilities, with Apple warning they may have been actively exploited in iPhones before iOS 16.7 was rolled out.
If you are getting any models out of the new iPhone 15 lineup, it’s crucial you update the operating system immediately.
However, if you were part of the patient few who waited for the second update of iOS 17 to download it – now’s the time.
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It can be easy to install the newest operating system – and all the new perks that come with it – as soon as it comes out.
Although it’s generally recommended to wait until the new system’s first update to check it out for the first time.
This is when bugs and any technical flaws are ironed out.
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