There has been a major security risk for Apple users for a while now without them knowing. A critical vulnerability discovered in the macOS operating system allowed attackers to access users’ iCloud accounts by simply sending them a calendar invite. Fortunately, Apple responded to the vulnerability and protected users’ data. Here are the details…

Security vulnerability discovered in macOS: Apple’s response was quick

The incident was first revealed in a report published by AppleInsider on September 13. According to the report, attackers were able to infiltrate users’ devices and install malware by simply sending them a calendar invite. Once added to the calendar, the invite would allow the attackers to access photos and other sensitive data in the iCloud account.

It was a true zero-click attack, meaning the user didn’t even have to click on the invite. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2022-46723, posed a particularly high risk to users who updated their macOS operating system from Monterey to Ventura.

Fortunately, Apple took this risk seriously and patched the vulnerability with regular updates. The updates made file permissions in the calendar app more secure and added new layers of protection to prevent malware from running.

These types of security gaps remind us once again that no matter how much we enjoy using the products of technology giants, we should always be cautious in the digital world. Although Apple is a pioneer in security, this example shows that even large companies can have gaps from time to time.

So what do you think? Should technology companies take more responsibility for user security? You can write your opinions in the comments section below.