Well, here we are again: I’m writing an article to tell you that you should really update your iPhone, iPad, or Mac ASAP, because their latest software fixes some pretty nasty bugs. Safety Notes for iOS / iPadOS 15.6.1 And macOS 12.5.1 Describe bug fixes in the operating system kernel (essentially the kernel that controls everything) and WebKit that could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your device. The notes also warn that the bugs may have been actively exploited.
This is, unfortunately, something like the third or fourth time I’ve been to writing a Publish frankly Asking people to update their iPhone or Mac to fix some serious security flaws. The truth is, I could have written this exact letter more times than that – there was 13 Updates for iOS 15 Since its initial release, the the new Them fixed some kind of arbitrary code execution error. Some of these bugs often allowed attackers to gain kernel privileges.
What else, five From those protection Updates The warning included “Apple is aware of a report that this issue has been actively exploited.”
So, even though you’ve done it a few times this year (and honestly, past years), I’ll repeat the steps to update your phone: Go to Settings > general > system update. On a Mac, go to System Preferences > system update.
Constant security updates isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Sure, they could indicate that a lot of bugs are sneaking into the software, but it could also mean that the company has gotten too good at finding and fixing existing problems. The reason I’m referring to Apple’s recent track record is not to shame it, but to remind everyone that updates these days are very important and should be installed as soon as possible.
Yes, it is actually quite annoying to have your computer or phone constantly updated. Nobody wants their device to crash for a few minutes it takes to install an update. But Apple is working on a way to make important security updates easier and more automatic.
iOS and iPadOS 16, as well as macOS Ventura, It includes something called a Rapid Security Response‘, which appears to allow Apple to push security updates to your device that don’t require a restart. While some updates will likely require a restart (it’s hard to fix a kernel issue while the operating system is running), the feature can remove at least some of the security burden from your device.
The company also offers an “extreme” security setting. Lock mode is called, although most people don’t want to turn it on. Apple says the shutdown mode will disable many features that are particularly vulnerable to security breaches, and that it is primarily aimed at people who think they might be targeted by expert hackers, such as those appointed by governments. If so, the feature should be available when iOS 16 and macOS Ventura are released. (Also, wow, you look so cool. Or so creepy.)
However, the rest of us can be sure to keep our devices updated whenever new security patches come out, no matter how annoying or how often they happen.
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