Apple users should remember that it’s just as important as PC users for them to keep their operating systems, apps and programs patched to protect against the most recently discovered vulnerabilities.
This Monday Apple pushed updates out which are applicable for most of its customers: iOS 10.3.2 (for iPhone and iPad users), MacOS, OS X, watchOS 3.2.2, iTunes, Safari, tvOS and iCloud for Windows 6.2.1.
Just looking at the fixes that have been released for iPhones, iPads and Macs it is clear that scores of security vulnerabilities have been addressed.
For instance, now-fixed (in these updates – which you must apply) are security vulnerabilities in iBooks for iOS could have allowed a malicious hacker to force your iPhone to open websites without your permission and execute malicious code with root privileges.
Another security flaw addressed for both iPhones and Macs could see attacks bypass the built-in security features to prevent processes from reading restricted memory, potentially opening the door for the theft of passwords and other sensitive information.
Even iTunes for Windows gets a Patch in this round of Updates!
The good news is that users shouldn’t need to get into the details of each and every security flaw addressed by the latest updates from Apple. Instead, plan to to update your systems at the earliest possible opportunity.
Apple products may find themselves in the firing line of attacks less often than their Windows and Android cousins, but that doesn’t mean they’re immune. If can learn anything from the events of the last few days it is surely the need to keep systems up-to-date and make regular backups of your data.
Update your Apple devices now, and don’t tempt fate.