This week, Apple released crucial updates to its operating systems and Safari browser on iPhone, iPad, and Macs which address critical security vulnerabilities, including a way to allow apps to “observe unprotected user data” through its Shortcuts app.
The threat is substantial enough to have initiated an alert about the needed update from the National Cyber Awareness System at the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security.
These updates include iOS 16.3.1, iPadOS 16.3.1, and macOS Ventura 13.2.1. Apple is also rolling out Safari 16.3.1 to older operating systems, including macOS Big Sur and macOS Monterey.
MacDailyNews Take: Apple’s release notes reveal a known report of someone taking advantage and exploiting this vulnerability, so update your Apple devices ASAP if you have not yet done so.
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I always thought that the security with apple was one of it’s main selling points.
It is, but that does not imply either that it is PERFECT security, or that there won’t be bugs. In fact, one of the best aspects of Apple Security is how fast it tends to correct such problems once discovered.
The maxim, “It’s not the mistakes you make, but what you do about them, that defines you,” is certainly at play here.
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