2024-08-04 18:34:50
The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) of the Government of India has issued an alert for Apple products. The products which are at risk include iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro, MacBook, Apple Watch and Apple TV. The central agency said that several flaws have been found in Apple software, which can harm Apple product users.
Increased risk of hacking
Although Apple products are considered to be quite secure. However, according to the recent government report, CERT-In has said that many vulnerabilities have been reported in Apple products which can lead to hacking. According to the report, due to such flaws, hackers can steal your sensitive information. After this, they can insert arbitrary code. Also, these hackers can bypass security with your data.
Which software is at risk?
- Apple iOS versions prior to 17.6 and iPadOS versions prior to 17.6
- Apple iOS versions prior to 16.7.9 and iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.9
- Apple macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.6
- Apple macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.6.8Apple macOS Monterey versions prior to 12.7.6
- Apple watchOS versions prior to 10.6
- Apple tvOS versions prior to 17.6
- Apple visionOS versions prior to 1.3
- Apple Safari versions prior to 17.6
What is the suggestion of the Indian Government?
CERT-In believes that users should immediately update the software in their devices. Let us tell you that Apple has already released its latest security update. In such a situation, if you use Apple products, then you should update the latest software.
An alert was issued even before this
In May, CERT-In had issued a security alert for Safari browser, Vision Pro, MacBook and Apple Watch users. At that time, there was a problem in the privacy of Bluetooth, Media Remote, Photos, Safari and WebKit, ExtensionKit, Share Sheet, Lock Screen and Timing Side Channel.