Apple iPhone, iPad, and Mac security update fixes actively exploited zero-day vulnerability, which allows hackers to carry out cyberattacks.
The Cupertino-based tech giant admitted that the security flaw on millions of iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks is potentially being exploited by hackers.
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Apple iPhone, Mac Security Update Fixes Zero-Day Flaw
As per the latest news story by Bleeping Computer, the iPhone maker has released a new security update that patches a new zero-security bug that appears to have made it to its various devices, affecting millions of users worldwide.
No less than Apple has already issued security advisories on Monday, which is the same day that the tech giant rolled out its new iOS 16 updates for iPhone users.
The renowned tech firm warned its users that the zero-day flaw in its devices "may have been actively exploited," Bleeping Computer says in its report.
How to Get the Latest Security Update
Besides the all-new iOS 16, which brings tons of fancy new features and some bugs, Apple also released security software updates for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
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On top of that, the tech giant also rolled out a macOS Monterey 12.6 update and a macOS Big Sur 11.7 update, which fixes the security flaw in MacBooks and other Mac machines.
Which Apple Devices Are Affected?
The Cupertino giant says that the new iOS 15.7 fixes the flaw starting from the iPhone 6s and its newer models. The seventh-generation iPod touch also receives the new iOS security patch.
On top of that, all models of iPad Pro, the fifth-generation iPad and beyond, the iPad Air 2 and newer releases, and the iPad mini to its later models, are also getting the new security update.
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Plus, all MacBooks and Mac devices like iMacs and Mac Minis, which currently run on macOS Big Sur 11.7 and macOS Monterey 12.6, are also eligible for the new security patch.
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iOS 16 and Security
Elsewhere, Apple has already upgraded the security features on its newest iOS 16.
According to a recent report by Tech Crunch, the new iPhone update introduces the new Lockdown Mode. It enables users to disable core features, which hackers could likely exploit.
It also brings a new Rapid Security Response feature, allowing users to get the latest security patch without updating their phones.
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