NewsWorld Hackers may have exploited security flaws – Apple by Barbados Today 19/08/2022 written by Barbados Today Updated by Asminnie Moonsammy 19/08/2022 2 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 228 (BBC NEWS) – Apple has released an update to fix security flaws on its iPhone, iPad and Mac devices, which it says hackers may have “actively exploited”. The tech company said the new software “provides important security updates and is recommended for all users”. Industry experts have suggested that the flaw could allow hackers to take complete control of affected devices. The update has been made available to iPhone 6s, iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad 5th gen, and later. It is also available on the iPad mini 4, later versions, and the iPod touch (7th generation). Mac users running macOS Monterey are also being encouraged to update. Apple said hackers used the flaw to infiltrate WebKit, the engine that powers Apple web browser Safari. The technology company said the exploit could be used by hackers if the user accessed “maliciously-crafted web content”. There have so far been no confirmed reports of specific cases where the security flaw has been used against people or devices. Software updates are an everyday (and sometimes irritating) part of our modern tech lives, but this is one update not to ignore. The cyber-security world is rightly concerned about the potential power hackers could wield if they target a device that is vulnerable to this attack. So it’s sensible to check the settings on your Apple gear and install the patch. Even better – turn on automatic updates. For the vast majority of users there is nothing to panic about as there is no suggestion that hackers have exploited the security loophole to launch mass attacks against the general public. It also has to be said that the outcry on social media about the security update is possibly overblown. Apple has released similar emergency security updates throughout the year – most recently in March – without much fanfare or panic. (SOURCE: bbc.com) Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like REGION: State of Emergency declared in Trinidad and Tobago 30/12/2024 Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100 29/12/2024 Plane crashes and burns while landing in South Korea, killing 179 29/12/2024
