The UAE Cyber Security Council has alerted residents to critical security updates released by Apple, addressing vulnerabilities in iOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS devices.
Apple's recent updates, including iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, fix 35 security issues that could lead to authentication bypasses, unexpected shutdowns, data leaks, and more. The tech giant has implemented additional restrictions, user prompts, improved checks, and enhanced data protections to resolve these flaws.
Residents using Apple devices are strongly advised to apply these updates and share the information with others. Apple emphasized the importance of keeping software up to date to maintain device security.
For technical support or to report a security issue, users can refer to Apple's "Get help with security issues" article.
Key Points:
- iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 address 35 security vulnerabilities.
- Updates also include fixes for older devices with iOS 16.7.9 and iPadOS 16.7.9.
- Users are urged to update their devices immediately.
News Source: Khaleej Times
