You see this notification pop up:
"Urgent: New Security Issues in iPhone, iPad, Mac.
Immediate action recommended: A security flaw found in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS platforms that can allow attackers to take over an affected system."
Why did this happen?
A security flaw is found in iOS, iPad OS, and macOS that can allow attackers to take over an affected system.
What is the security flaw?
It is a critical memory corruption issue found in internal component extensions in iOS, iPad OS, and macOS.
What are its risks?
Exploiting this security flaw allows a malicious application to execute commands with system administrator privileges.
What should I do next?
- Make sure that your devices are updated to the latest versions.
- Apple has addressed these issues. The fixes are included in iOS and iPadOS iOS 14.7.1, and macOS Big Sur 11.5.1. To learn more, visit Apple Security Updates.
- Here's how you can update your iPhone, iPad, and Mac:
- iPhone and iPad
- Plug your device into power and connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi.
- Go to Settings > General, and then tap Software Update.
- Tap Download and Install.
- To update immediately, tap Install.
- If prompted, enter your passcode.
- Mac
- From the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, select System Preferences.
- Click Software Update.
- Click Update Now.
- iPhone and iPad
- Make sure Trend Micro Home Network Security is actively protecting your home network. Show me how.
