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Got an iPhone or iPad? Urgent warning to install security fix update
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Apple has released an update for iPads and iPhones after admitting a security vulnerability...
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Thank You, I didn't know about this until reading on this site. Have just updated:)Tesco: £1361.19, Vanquis: £2644.73, Very: £563.08, Next: £1636.95, M&S: £1049.92. As of 5th February 2024. Slava Ukraini0
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Thanks, I've done my phone, will do the ipad when I get home, also mentioned to others in the office.“And all shall be well. And all shall be well. And all manner of things shall be exceeding well.”
― Julian of Norwich
In other words, Don't Panic!0 -
But Apple products don't have security issues and do not require virus and firewall solutions.
Does the update really apply to ALL devices and OS versions? Have to have a look and see who found that one.
Still puzzles me, why some people put so much info in a phone thats easily lost/stolen. Far too many store CC PIN's in them.Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...0 -
The patch is to fix a serious flaw in iThings that is being exploited by governments to spy on users. See:
https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2016/08/iphone_zero-day.html0
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