Apple Warns Of Serious Security Flaw For iPhones, iPads and Macs That Could Let Attackers Take COMPLETE Control Of Devices -And It May Have Already Been 'Exploited'

The Daily Mail ^ | 08/18/22 | Harriet Alexander

[Enlightened1]

• Apple announced on Wednesday that there are security vulnerabilities in its iPhones, iPads and Macs
• The software flaws could potentially allow attackers to take complete control, with Apple saying it is 'aware of a report the issue could have been exploited'
• Apple recommended that users update their software, and released new updates for Macs on Thursday and for phones on Wednesday 
• The flaw affects iPhones6S and later models; several models of the iPad, including the 5th generation and later, all iPad Pro models and the iPad Air 2
• It also impacts Mac computers running MacOS Monterey

Apple on Wednesday announced that they have uncovered serious security vulnerabilities in their iPhones, iPads and Macs, and recommended all users update their software to block potential intrusion.

The software flaws could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices, Apple said in two security reports.

The company said it is 'aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.'

The two vulnerabilities were found in WebKit, the browser engine that powers Safari and other apps, and the kernel, essentially the core of the operating system. 

TechCrunch said the flaw means someone can have full access to the device. 

Security experts have advised users to update affected devices - the iPhones6S and later models; several models of the iPad, including the 5th generation and later, all iPad Pro models and the iPad Air 2; and Mac computers running MacOS Monterey.

It also affects some iPod models.

 

[Ezekiel]

The software flaws could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices

"When Marimba rhythms start to play,
Dance with me, make me sway.."

Mavericks - Sway (Live In Time)

[Jeff Chandler]

Security flaws in Apple products? That’s unpossible.

[NWFree]

That’s the excuse I’m using if the govt comes after me

“Somebody hijacked my iPad and called out President Retard for his treason”

[Pollard]

Not when you get your stuff made in china. There’s low level software on them there chips ya know.

[OrangeHoof]

Translation: China is demanding we load more spyware onto your iPhones and iPads so we have to frighten you into getting this done quickly.

[yelostar]

Trying to gin up more demand for the new iPhone coming out next month.

[Jane Long]

Pinging Swordy....but....he hasn’t posted, since March 😩

[Chicory]

Thanks for posting this—we updated 2 apple devices tonight.

:( I just have to complain—why did they change the desktop yet again? But I still miss the original al desktop... yes, the one from the mid-1980s.

[Veto!]

I’m a total software retard. Calling my computer guy tomorrow to see whether. my Mac Monterey is screwed.

[AlaskaErik]

I just went into my iPhone settings and downloaded and installed iOS 15.6.1. Real easy fix that took less than 10 minutes. Problem solved.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Did my iPad first then phone. iMac next.

[grey_whiskers]

Oh No!
Hope Swordy is OK.

[minnesota_bound]

They build things in communist China who demands and gets access. You just know they add in programs that phone home.

[House Atreides]

My goodness, I hadn’t realized Swordmaker has been gone for so long. I hope he’s back soon. I was always impressed by his brilliance and his manifest ability to be highly productive in short order.

[PIF]

Just download and install the security patches for mac and for iPhones. No need for a”computer guy”. Haven’t needed a mac computer guy here since 1981.

[PIF]

Health issues I believe - he’s up there in age, in 80s I think.

[NetAddicted]

Yikes!

[Zathras]

China doesn’t design Apple’s chips.
All of them are designed in the USA.
They just do the assembly.

[SunkenCiv]

I saw an article about this while in the trading acc't, went over, found the update, set it into motion, and pllt, problem solved.