SAN FRANCISCO –
Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities in iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take full control of these devices.
The company said it was “aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.”
Apple released two security reports about the issue on Wednesday, though they didn’t get wide attention outside of tech publications.
Security experts advised users to update the affected devices – iPhones6S and newer models; several iPad models, including 5th generation and later, all iPad Pro models, and iPad Air 2; and Mac computers with MacOS Monterey. Also affects some iPod models.
Apple’s explanation of the vulnerability means that a hacker could gain “full administrator access to the device” so that they could “execute any code as if they were you, the user,” said Rachel Toback, CEO of SocialProof Security.
Those who should be especially careful about updating their software are “people who are in the public eye,” such as activists or journalists, who may be targets of sophisticated nation-state spying, Toback said.
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