The Indian Computer Emergency Procedure Team (CERT-in) has issued a high risk warning for iPad and iPhones users. Technical flaws have been found in some versions which can lead to breach of personal information of users. The organization has also released a list of those devices which are most affected by this. Users should not make some mistakes during this time.
An important advisory has been issued for iPad and iPhone users. An organization working under the central government has detected technical flaws in some Apple products, which can pose a threat to the security and privacy of users. The Indian Computer Emergency Procedure Team (CERT-in) has also released a list of those devices, which need to be especially cautious.
Threat to personal information
The Indian Computer Emergency Procedure Team (CERT-in) said that by taking advantage of these flaws, hackers can tamper with the private data of users and break into personal information. The organization has also warned users against spoofing. The high risk warning issued by the government states that due to these flaws, the software of iPhone, iPad and other devices of the company can be affected.
Flaws in some selected Apple devices
These flaws can give attackers permission to access sensitive information and use the device according to their wishes. Even security restrictions can be circumvented by attackers. CERT-In has urged users to download the latest software from Apple.
Risky warning for these devices
The vulnerabilities affect several Apple software, including versions of iOS and iPadOS before 17.6 and 16.7.9, versions of macOS Sonoma before 14.6, versions of macOS Ventura before 13.6.8, versions of macOS Monterey before 12.7.6, versions of watchOS before 10.6, versions of tvOS before 17.6, versions of visionOS before 1.3, versions of Safari before 17.6.
- Safari versions prior to 17.6
- iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 17.6
- IOS and iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.9
- MacOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.6
- MacOS Ventura versions prior to 13.6.8
- MacOS Monterey versions prior to 12.7.6
- WatchOS versions prior to 10.6
- TvOS watchOS versions prior to 17.6
- VisionOS versions prior to 1.3
What should users do to stay safe?
To keep yourself safe, it is important that you use the latest software version released by Apple. Do not trust any site to download the app or click on any suspicious link.
