Apple issues emergency security alert.
Apple announced last Wendesday, it found serious vulnerabilities that could lead to a malicious hacker take control of your iphone, ipad or Mac.
The company believes, the two security flaws are related. One affects the browser and other apps, and the second could potentially allow hackers to have full access to your device.
Hackers could have administration access to your devices, which means they have access to all information you have incluiding financial information.
Affected Apple devices are Iphhone 6s models and later, ipad 5th generation and later, ipad air 2, and all ipad pro models, Mac computers runnig Macos Monterey system, as well as some ipods.
Experts advise, that technology flaws are inevitable when technology is constantly changing and innovating. However, apple has made the updates immediately available to prevent the security flaw and has advised to do so immediately.
To remedy the two vulnerabilities, just go to the settings in your Apple device and scroll until you see the “general” tab. And once you’re there, you can head to “software updates” and the iOS 15.6.1 update option should be available.
What to do if your Apple devices have been breached?
Security experts advise to freeze your credit cards, and contact authorities if you believe that any fraudulent crime has been commited.
Furthermore, changing passwords on all dvices is imperative. We tend to use the same password on computers and other gadgets. This makes it easier for hackers to commit their illicit digital attack. We would recommend to use password manager to keep track of all passwords, and change passwords periodically to avoid any malicious breaches.
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