Apple has issued an urgent warning to iPhone users after releasing its latest iOS 18.1.1 update with ‘important security fixes’.
In a post on its security website, Apple urged iPhone users to immediately update their smartphones to fix two vulnerabilities that hackers already exploit.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Apple released the latest update to iOS and iPadOS on Tuesday.
It was gathered that the two security vulnerabilities have only been exploited on Mac so far, but waiting too long could leave iPhone users to being hacked.
The first flaw identified by Google’s Threat Analysis Group means that a hacker can remotely takeover of a device if the user unknowingly interacts with maliciously crafted web content.
The second could allow attackers to expose users to a type of attack that would allow an attacker to place malicious code into a trusted website or application.
“Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems,” a statement by Apple reads.
The latest Apple iOS 18.1.1 update is available for the iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later and iPad mini 5th generation and later.
To update your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app and navigate to the tab marked ‘General’.
From there, tap on ‘Software Update’ and wait a few seconds while your phone searches for new updates.
If iOS 18.1.1 is available it should be displayed on screen where you can tap ‘Install Now’ to begin.
If the option reads ‘Download and Install’ instead, tap it to download the update, enter your passcode, and then tap Install Now.
On Mac, select the Apple menu from the corner of the screen and choose ‘System Settings’.
Click on the ‘General’ tab from the sidebar of the window that opens and then select ‘Software Update’ on the right.
If new software is available, you can select ‘Update’ or ‘Upgrade’ and enter your admin password to begin the installation.
Your computer might restart a few times in this process so don’t be alarmed if the screen goes blank at any point.