US cybersecurity authorities are warning millions of Apple users to update to iOS 17.6 immediately. Those who do not update their Apple devices may be at risk of having their personal data stolen or their devices compromised. The warning is especially valid for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR users.
Apple users have been issued an urgent update warning
Apple aims to protect users from potential cyber threats by offering important security patches with the iOS 17.6 update. The update fixes 35 different security vulnerabilities, making the devices more secure.
These security patches aim to prevent users’ personal data from being stolen, location information from being compromised and iPhones from being lost. Two critical vulnerabilities, particularly in the iOS kernel, could allow cybercriminals to gain full access to devices.
With the update, a bug in the iPhone’s operating system could cause cybercriminals to shut down the software. Another issue could also cause apps to ignore users’ privacy preferences. Eight vulnerabilities in the WebKit engine were also closed with the update. These vulnerabilities left users vulnerable to phishing attacks via malicious links.
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Apple emphasized the importance of the iOS 17.6 update and issued an update warning. So you need to do it urgently. The company announced that iOS 18 will be released in a few months, but it is best to update immediately to protect yourself from the effects of existing vulnerabilities. Experts say that users should not worry, but they should not postpone the update.
