Apple warns MILLIONS of iPhone owners over security risk – fix it now
IPHONE owners who have held off updating their handset might want to think again real soon.
The latest version of iOS, the operating system used by iPhone and iPad, fixes two significant security patches.
iOS 15 was unleashed back in September, but it has one of the lowest rates of uptake in recent times.
So far, around 72% of all iPhones released in the last four years have installed it, while on iPad it’s even smaller at 57%.
This means there are potentially millions of devices still needlessly at risk.
The first issue is a malicious application that may be able to get hold of your Apple ID information, as well as recent in-app searches.
There has been no indication whether any hackers managed to use this flaw, but it’s good to hear that it has been plugged at last.
Meanwhile, the tech giant’s latest iOS update also addresses another concerning flaw.
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This one not only affects iPhones and iPads, but also with an Apple Watch.
A bug was found that could allow a third-party app to get past privacy preferences.
So Apple Watch wearers will must have watchOS 8 installed to stop it.
Apple revealed the latest fixes in a support document shared on their official website.
The list is occasionally updated once the firm has completely investigations into problems it’s been made aware of.
But with more than a quarter of iPhones from the last four years without iOS 15 installed, many are still very much in danger.
So if you haven’t installed the latest update yet, now is the time to do it.
You can do this by opening Settings, tapping General and then Software Update.
From there you’ll see the latest update appear – just select Download and Install.
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