Government Issues ‘High Severity’ Warning For Apple users
First Published: 19th March, 2024 16:28 IST
The warning was issued on 15 March as the team found vulnerabilities on the device's operating system of both iPhone and iPad.
In a development concerning Apple users, the Indian government has issued a high-level warning to consumers of Apple devices, including the iPhone and iPad.
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has urged users to take exigent measures to avert any compromise of their devices.
The warning was issued on 15 March as the team found vulnerabilities on the device’s operating system of both iPhone and iPad.
According to a report in The Free Press Journal, security flaw, which has been classified as ‘high severity’ impacts devices running iOS 14.5 and versions earlier than 16.7.6. These foibles could pose a threat to the security of the device, and by extension, the data inside, with a potential to compromise information and cause financial harm to the users.
Previously, a similar warning was issued in September 2023, back then, CERT had determined a blemish or vulnerability in the WebKit browser engine, which is utilized by Safari and other browsers on Apple devices.
How to Protect Your Device-
To reduce the risk caused by the critical security vulnerability revealed by CERT, Apple customers are advised update their devices to the newest software version (iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8). Apple has acknowledged the threat and made the necessary fixes accessible to the affected devices.
The other ways to keep secure in the digital era are part of a regular routine. From upgrading in accordance with service provider/manufacturer requirements to using secure networks when outside and refraining from engaging with potentially dangerous aspects such as links and other malicious material.
Furthermore, consumers must keep their digital eyes open for important information from groups such as CERT in order to avoid becoming victims of online fraud.
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