Apple has warned of a serious security risk affecting iPhones, iPad and iMacs, allowing hackers to take complete control of the devices.
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‘Apple has disclosed some pretty serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow hackers to take complete control over these devices,’ Jake Moore, Global Cyber Security Advisor at ESET told Metro.co.uk. ‘If exploited, attackers would be able to see your location, read messages, view contacts lists and potentially even access the microphone and camera – all the things you don’t want to have out there,’The bugs were reported by anonymous researchers, according to bleepingcomputer.com.However, the tech giant has been quick to release a fix in its newest software update which has ‘important security updates and is recommended for all users’.
‘Those in the public eye such as activists, politicians and journalists should act quicker due to previously becoming targets of nation state spying,’ said Moore. ‘It is better to be safe than sorry and so it is vital to update all devices immediately which doesn’t take long over Wi-Fi.’Your iPhone or iPad may automatically prompt you to update to the new operating system. If not, you should:
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