It is not that only Android devices are at risk, users using Apple company’s products also need to be alert. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team i.e. CERT-In has alerted users running Apple iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch. CERT-IN Security Agency is the nodal agency under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Cyber security company CERT-In has come to know that iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and other Apple company devices running on old software have many security flaws. Due to these flaws, users are also at risk of cyber attack.
‘Threat’ on these Apple Devices, users should do this
If you also want to avoid cyber attack, then CERT-In has alerted the users and advised them to install the security update. Note that these security flaws have been found in software versions older than iOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6, iPadOS 16.7.9, Ventura 13.6.8, macOS Sonoma 14.6 and Monterey 12.7.6.
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Due to these flaws, cyber attackers can break into the personal information of users, control over the arbitrary code of the device, security. Users have been warned and advised not to ignore the security updates provided by Apple and keep their system up-to-date.
What will happen with Apple Software Update?
This question must be arising in your mind that update the software, but what will happen with this? When the company finds a flaw in the security of the system, the company removes that flaw and releases a security update for the users. The advantage of installing this security update in the system is that the flaw in your system is removed and your system remains protected.