Federal Agency Warns Users to Update iPhones as Soon as Possible

truthpress ^ | 3/30/2023 | truthpress

[bitt]

The federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) this week advised users and administrators to update their Apple software due to security vulnerabilities.

“Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in multiple products. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected device,” the notice, dated March 28, reads. “CISA encourages users and administrators to review the following advisories and apply the necessary updates.”

Security updates were included in the iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4, iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, Safari 16.4, Studio Display Firmware Update 16.4, watchOS 9.4, tvOS 16.4, macOS Big Sur 11.7.5, macOS Monterey 12.6.4, and macOS Ventura 13.3 upgrades on Monday.

Apple Inc. on Monday confirmed it released its iOS 16.4 update to users, including a number of new security updates and features.

iOS 16.4 runs on all iPhones starting from the iPhone 8 onwards, according to Apple, which includes bug fixes and new features. Apple also released iOS 15.7.4 for iPhones that are older who have older devices Monday.

[SuperLuminal]

"More likely the latest update of the I-Phone forgot to include a back door for the feds."

Very, very likely!

[Swordmaker]

Apple device updates have been released on March 27, 2023, and no further updates seem to have been required. It looks safe for everyone to update… and No, there are not any backdoors added, contrary to the paranoid claims here. The update DOES however fix some vulnerabilities that have been found that would allow some potential exploits using maliciously crafted photos, apps downloaded off the internet (who does that on an iOS device unless they’ve jailbroken it?), and other minor user applied exploits which require the device to be compromised by someone who has physical possession AND gotten around the ID security. —PING!

APPLE UPDATE
INCLUDES NEW EMOJIS
PING!

If you want on or off the Apple/Mac/iOS Ping List, Freepmail me.

[telescope115]

I agree!
But I’m downloading it now, anyway.

[Shady]

I updated immediately when I became aware, no operational issues here. There was also an update for the Apple Watch, and my older IPad. All updated.

[Irish Eyes]

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