Got an iPhone or iPad? Urgent warning to install security fix update

Former_MSE_Faye · 26 August 2016 at 1:15PM

Apple has released an update for iPads and iPhones after admitting a security vulnerability...

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Bagpuss741 · 26 August 2016 at 2:25PM

Thank You, I didn't know about this until reading on this site. Have just updated:)

lisa110rry · 26 August 2016 at 2:45PM

Thanks, I've done my phone, will do the ipad when I get home, also mentioned to others in the office.

forgotmyname · 30 August 2016 at 2:27AM

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.

Frozen_up_north · 30 August 2016 at 5:04PM

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.html

Got an iPhone or iPad? Urgent warning to install security fix update

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