Update your iPhone, iPad and Mac now to fix a critical security vulnerability

Earlier this week, Apple released critical updates for iOS, iPadOS and MacOS which fixes an exploitation security vulnerability currently used to attack systems.

The fact that this vulnerability is being used means that these updates should be installed as soon as possible.

Although Apple products generally update well, given the severity of this vulnerability and the fact that attacks are on the way, it’s worth checking to see if you’re protected.

So grab your iPhones, iPads, and Macs, and make sure they’re fully updated.

Which devices need to be updated?

The updates apply to virtually all iPhones, iPads, and Macs that Apple has sold over the past five years.

This critical update applies to the following devices:

• iPhone 8 and later
• iPad Pro (all models)
• iPad Air (3rd generation) and later
• iPad (5th generation) and later
• iPad Mini (5th generation) and later
• MacBook Pro (2017 and later)
• MacBook Air (2018 and later)
• MacBook (2017 and later)
• iMac (2017 and later)
• Mac Mini (2018 and later)

• Mac Studio

There’s also a new version 16.3 of Safari for Macs that use macOS Big Sur and Monterey.

Why update?

Updating the operating system of your iPhone, iPad or Mac is the best thing you can do to protect your data from hackers. The faster you update, the faster you are protected, and the less time attackers have to gain a foothold in your hardware.

How to update your iPhone and iPad

Make sure all these iOS/iPadOS settings are enabled. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET

How to Update Your Mac

1. Check that you have the latest version of macOS
   

   If your Mac is running the latest version of macOS Ventura, click System SettingsThen Generalet Software update. The latest version of macOS Ventura is 13.2.1.

   If your Mac is running macOS Big Sur or Monterey, click the Apple icon at the top left of the screen and choose System PreferencesThen Software update. Next, check the box next to Update Safari 16.3then select Install now.

2. Enable automatic updates
   

   Tap the i beside Automatic updates and make sure all settings are enabled to allow future updates to be applied automatically.

   

   Make sure these macOS settings are enabled. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET
   

Source : “ZDNet.com”