Apple has issued iOS 16.2, fixing a hefty 35 security vulnerabilities, some of which are serious.
Apple’s iOS 16.2 also includes some major security upgrades, including end-to-end encryption for more iCloud categories, which is rolling out first to users in the U.S. The iOS 16.2 update also includes added privacy and security protections for AirDrop—a feature available to everyone now.
While the iOS 16.2 update brings some new and exciting features, it also comes with important security updates, says independent security researcher Sean Wright. He says chaining some of the vulnerabilities fixed in iOS 16.2 together could “potentially allow an attacker to gain full control of a device remotely”—although he concedes the likelihood of this happening is small.
“For most users this isn’t something to be too alarmed by. However, I would still recommend you update when you can,” Wright says.In addition to iOS 16.2, Apple also issued
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