iPhone users alert! Government issues high-risk warning for Apple users; users should do this work immediately
Attention iPhone users! The Indian cyber security agency CERT-In has issued a crucial warning for Apple device users. This alert concerns users of iPhones, iPads, Apple TVs, Macs, and Apple Vision Pros.
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which operates under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has identified multiple security vulnerabilities in Apple devices. These flaws could potentially allow cybercriminals to hack into your device, steal personal data, or even gain complete control over it.
Update the device in view of security
Giving information from CERT-In, it has been said that users should update their device immediately. These flaws have been found in the old OS. CERT-In said that it has detected some security-related vulnerabilities, which can be used by cyber scammers to cheat you.
Dangerous vulnerabilities spotted in OS
The advisory issued by CERT-In said that these vulnerabilities can put any device at risk, whether it is an individual’s or an organisation’s devices. Users who use iOS, macOS, Safari and other older Apple platforms are at risk of cyber attackers.
These Apple software can be affected due to this vulnerability.
- iOS: Versions older than 18.4, 17.7.6, 16.7.11 and 15.8.4.
- iPadOS: Versions older than 18.4, 17.7.6, 16.7.11 and 15.8.4
- macOS: Versions older than Sequoia 15.4, Sonoma 14.7.5, and Ventura 13.7.5
- tvOS: Versions older than 18.4
- visionOS: Versions older than 2.4
- Safari browser: Versions older than 18.4
- Xcode: 16.3 or older
What should Apple users do for safety?
CERT-In has asked all Apple device users to update their devices with the latest OS or security update. In this way, users can keep their iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac and Apple Vision Pro safe.
