{"id":10148,"date":"2022-08-21T10:34:38","date_gmt":"2022-08-21T10:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/?p=10148"},"modified":"2022-08-21T10:34:38","modified_gmt":"2022-08-21T10:34:38","slug":"dont-dawdle-with-latest-iphone-update-heres-why-and-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/technology\/dont-dawdle-with-latest-iphone-update-heres-why-and-how\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t dawdle with latest iPhone update. Here’s why and how"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don’t dawdle with latest iPhone update. Here’s why and how. Apple<\/a> regularly issues updates to the software powering the iPhone, and sometimes it\u2019s OK to dawdle when it comes to installing them. But that\u2019s not the case with its latest \u2014 an upgrade that Apple released Wednesday to close a security hole that could allow hackers to seize control of iPhones and several other popular Apple products.<\/p>\n

Security experts are warning that everyone with an iPhone should install the update as soon as possible to protect all the personal information many people store on a device that\u2019s become like another appendage for many.<\/p>\n

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Without the latest update, a hacker could wrest total control of Apple devices, allowing the intruder to impersonate the true owner and run any software in their name.<\/p>\n

The company also issued fixes to block the security threat on iPads and Macs. The flaw may already have been \u201cactively exploited,\u201d according to the company, which has had to fix other security problems with the earlier this year.<\/p>\n

HOW DO I FIX THIS?<\/p>\n

The good news? There\u2019s an easy fix: you should be able to find easily. Start with the Settings app, the one with an icon featuring what looks like gears in an old watch. Go into the \u201cGeneral\u201d section, then \u201cSoftware Update.\u201d The page you see will offer simple instructions or, if your device has already updated, a message to that effect.<\/p>\n

The whole process typically only takes a few minutes, according to security experts. .<\/p>\n

WHY IS UPDATING YOUR APPLE DEVICE SO URGENT?<\/p>\n

Commercial spyware companies such as Israel\u2019s NSO Group are known for identifying and taking advantage of such flaws, exploiting them in malware that surreptitiously infects targets\u2019 smartphones, siphons their contents and surveils the targets in real time. It\u2019s a risk that\u2019s best to avoid.<\/p>\n

WHY DOESN\u2019T MY APPLE DEVICE DO THIS FOR ME?<\/p>\n

Apple devices are set to automatic updates by default, but it can take some time before they get around to it. Updates also don\u2019t usually trigger unless can be done and it usually won\u2019t happen unless the iPhone is plugged into a power outlet at the time. It\u2019s quicker just to check for the latest updates and do it manually.<\/p>\n

DOES THIS MEAN APPLE ISN\u2019T DOING A GOOD JOB PROTECTING ITS USERS?<\/p>\n

No. The reality is that hackers are constantly looking for ways to gain unauthorized access to phones, tablets, computers, and other internet-connected devices for a wide range of malicious and illegal purposes. Apple\u2019s products tend to be a prime target because they\u2019re popular, making them an attractive target.<\/p>\n

\u201cApple is no different to any technology company in that they\u2019re constantly dealing with vulnerabilities,\u201d said Jamie Collier, senior threat intelligence advisor for the cybersecurity firm Mandiant and an associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. \u201cThis is really a function of the fact that they\u2019re innovating. They\u2019re constantly developing, they\u2019re constantly improving services, improving their technology, improving their software. That means they\u2019re constantly rolling out new things.\u201d<\/p>\n

WHAT APPLE DEVICES ARE AFFECTED?<\/p>\n

The affected devices include the iPhone6S and later models; several models of the iPad, including the 5th generation and later, all iPad Pro models and the iPad Air 2; and Mac computers running MacOS Monterey. The flaw also affects some iPod models.<\/p>\n

HOW DO I UPDATE IPADS AND MACS?<\/p>\n

You can update your iPad using the same process outlined above: go to \u201cSettings,\u201d click \u201cGeneral\u201d and click \u201cSoftware Update.\u201d On the Mac, go to \u201cSystem Preferences,\u201d then \u201cSoftware Update.\u201d<\/p>\n

WHAT\u2019S THE RISK THAT MY PHONE WAS COMPROMISED?<\/p>\n

Unless you\u2019re a journalist, political dissident or human rights activist, the chances are extremely low. The kinds of spyware created to exploit vulnerabilities of this type are expensive and typically reserved for targeted hacking.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you keep the systems updated, you\u2019ll be absolutely fine,\u201d Collier said. \u201cTypically, when vulnerabilities in, say, phones and iPhones, for instance, are exploited, they tend to be pretty targeted, pretty focused on a small subset of individuals. So we\u2019re unlikely to see anything that\u2019s really widespread at this stage.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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