Apple reveals a security flaw that potentially gives hackers complete control of iPhones, iPads & Macs. Security professionals advise users of the iPhone 6S and subsequent versions, iPad models starting with the 5th generation and after, the iPad Pro product lines, the iPad Air 2, and Mac computers running MacOS Monterey to upgrade the affected devices. A number of iPod models are also affected.
Owners of Apple products should be aware that there have been significant weaknesses in guaranteeing the security of the company's product ecosystem. Apple has addressed serious security weaknesses that might allow attackers to take complete control of iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
According to the company's news release, the California-based giant is "aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited." Apple posted two security bulletins regarding the problem.
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