The Indian Computer Emergency Procedure Team (CERT-in) has issued a high risk warning for iPad and iPhones users. Technical flaws have been found in some versions that can compromise the personal information of users. The organization has also released a list of those devices which are most affected by this. Users should not make some mistakes during this time.
An important advisory has been issued for iPad and iPhone users. The organization working under the central government has detected technical flaws in some Apple products, which can pose a threat to the security and privacy of users. The Indian Computer Emergency Procedure Team (CERT-in) has also released a list of those devices, which need to be especially cautious.
Threat to personal information
The Indian Computer Emergency Procedure Team (CERT-in) said that by taking advantage of these flaws, hackers can tamper with the personal data of users and compromise personal information. The organization has also warned users against spoofing. The high risk warning issued by the government states that due to these flaws, the software of iPhone, iPad and other devices of the company can be affected.
Flaws in some selected Apple devices
These flaws can give permission to attackers to access sensitive information and use the device as per their wish. Attackers can even tamper with security restrictions. CERT-In has asked users to download the latest software from Apple.
Risky warning for these devices
The flaw affects several Apple software, including versions of iOS and iPadOS before 17.6 and 16.7.9, versions of macOS Sonoma before 14.6, versions of macOS Ventura before 13.6.8, versions of macOS Monterey before 12.7.6, versions of watchOS before 10.6, versions of tvOS before 17.6, versions of visionOS before 1.3, versions of Safari before 17.6.
- Safari versions before 17.6
- iOS and iPadOS versions before 17.6
- iOS and iPadOS versions before 16.7.9
- macOS Sonoma versions before 14.6
- macOS Ventura versions before 13.6.8
- macOS Monterey versions before 12.7.6
- watchOS versions before 10.6
- tvOS watchOS versions before 17.6
- visionOS versions before 1.3
What should users do to stay safe?
To keep yourself safe, it is important that you use the latest software version released by Apple. Do not trust any site to download the app or click on any suspicious link.
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