Key Highlights
- Multiple vulnerabilities detected in Apple devices
- Urgent software updates required
- Apple warns users about potential spyware attacks
To all Apple users, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has sent out a serious warning. Numerous vulnerabilities in a number of Apple products, including Macs, iPads, iPhones, and more, are highlighted in the alert. CERT-In states that these vulnerabilities have the potential to cause major problems such as spoofing attacks, denial of service attacks, arbitrary code execution, and sensitive information breaches. Here is everything you should know about it.
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Affected Apple Software Versions
The advisory lists the detailed Apple software versions that are impacted by these vulnerabilities. Users need to use extra caution if they have:
- iOS, iPadOS versions prior to 17.6 and 16.7.9
- macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.6
- macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.6.8
- macOS Monterey versions prior to 12.7.6
- watchOS versions prior to 10.6
- tvOS versions prior to 17.6
- visionOS versions prior to 1.3
- Safari versions prior to 17.6
Urgent Need For Updates
The central agency has advised all Apple users to practice the essential software updates supplied by the corporation to mitigate any high-level dangers right away. Keeping the software updated is essential to protect your devices against these vulnerabilities. As of now, Apple has no longer showed any security risks from their side.
Alerts On Mercenary Spyware Attacks
In a related matter, tech giant Apple has been sending alerts about the likely “mercenary spyware assaults” similar to Pegasus from the NSO Group. These signals had been issued to customers in over 150 international locations, which include India, to warn them about spyware aimed at remotely compromising iPhones.
Notable Individuals Affected
Prominent figures including Iltiza Mufti, a media consultant and daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, and Pushparaj Deshpande, founder of Samruddha Bharat Pratishthan, have publicly said they received advice from Apple about the possible shutdown installed on their phones. These alerts are an attempt by Apple to notify users of rare and surprising spyware attacks that go beyond typical cybercrime or consumer malware activities.
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Stay Protected
With this in mind, Apple users should be on the lookout and take immediate action. Make sure your devices are running the latest software and stay up to date with any new advice from CERT-In or Apple. Regularly updating your devices and software is an important in order to protect yourself against these emerging threats.
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