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C Moon

(13,699 posts) Fri Aug 19, 2022, 12:37 AM Aug 2022

Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs [View all]

Source: ABC News

SAN FRANCISCO -- Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.

Apple released two security reports about the issue on Wednesday, although they didn’t receive wide attention outside of tech publications.

Apple’s explanation of the vulnerability means a hacker could get “full admin access" to the device. That would allow intruders to impersonate the device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name, said Rachel Tobac, CEO of SocialProof Security.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/apple-warns-security-flaw-iphones-ipads-macs-88567869

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Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs [View all] C Moon Aug 2022 OP

Thanks for posting BUT You left out a very important paragraph: mucifer Aug 2022 #1

I was waiting for that shoe to drop, the most important part of the announcement. I just received an Martin68 Aug 2022 #26

An UPDATE, ya say? Montauk6 Aug 2022 #34

Why should Windows get call the fun? speak easy Aug 2022 #2

I'm no techie but..what can be done to protect these devices? Deuxcents Aug 2022 #3

download the updates mucifer Aug 2022 #5

That's it? I did an update earlier this evening. Thank you. Deuxcents Aug 2022 #6

Yep, 15.6.1 for iPhone & IPad... Deuce Aug 2022 #39

I believe it's iPhone 6, and several iPads and Macs on certain OS. They have updates now. C Moon Aug 2022 #7

I have an iPhone 6... IthinkThereforeIAM Aug 2022 #24

All iPhones since and including the iPhone 6S need to update. summer_in_TX Aug 2022 #25

Okay. Thanks. Sorry about the misinformation. C Moon Aug 2022 #29

Every iPhone received the update. I installed it immediately. yardwork Aug 2022 #40

Fact of life. Be smart and take basic precautions OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2022 #4

Nothing protects except updating - Apple AND Google unc70 Aug 2022 #13

downloading the update on our iphones now. Thank you! ZonkerHarris Aug 2022 #8

I always do the updates, so fingers crossed Hekate Aug 2022 #9

Code is not audited before release to the public. usonian Aug 2022 #10

OpenBSD causes daemons. Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2022 #12

And puffer fish. usonian Aug 2022 #16

Then consider BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #18

From 11 Months Ago ItsjustMe Aug 2022 #11

"Google, Apple squash exploitable browser bugs" unc70 Aug 2022 #14

Just downloaded and installed MacOS 12.5.1. Thanks for warning. NCjack Aug 2022 #15

The digital divide makes updates tough for some. usonian Aug 2022 #17

The size of the update was 132.6 MB for me. It took about a minute to download. mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2022 #27

I was being general, and including those MacOS updates. usonian Aug 2022 #28

I did the update and now my phone is blank except for a url Maraya1969 Aug 2022 #19

Wow. WTH? C Moon Aug 2022 #30

Hopefully it comes back. usonian Aug 2022 #31

Maybe Apple wants to sell a lot of new phones? FakeNoose Aug 2022 #20

BS PJMcK Aug 2022 #22

"It might be easier to get a new phone than trying to constantly update the older ones." LudwigPastorius Aug 2022 #33

My iPhone 8 got bricked for the most part. A few apps still work usonian Aug 2022 #36

Mines an 8 too. LudwigPastorius Aug 2022 #37

Apple released a free update yesterday. Took a minute. yardwork Aug 2022 #41

One of my conspiracy believing friends thinks this is a way for the "Gov't" to install "malware" mitch96 Aug 2022 #21

Apple represents 10% of the personal computer market PJMcK Aug 2022 #23

I just roll my eyes and change the subject when he goes full nutjob/tinfoil hat...nt mitch96 Aug 2022 #35

Thank you Wild blueberry Aug 2022 #32

Maybe they'll have better luck than I am having DFW Aug 2022 #38