Apple device owners should pay attention to the latest round of security updates, while a massive data breach has the potential to affect billions of people.
Additionally, keep an eye out for our monthly Client Consequential newsletter coming out February 1st, where BlackCloak will highlight features from Apple's latest update you should consider enabling for your iPhone.
Apple Deploys Latest Security Patches to Address Vulnerabilities
Apple has released emergency security updates to patch a pair of newly discovered zero-day vulnerabilities affecting iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple TVs. These vulnerabilities have been actively exploited.
If you have an Apple device, or use the Safari browser, it's highly recommended you install these updates as soon as possible.
What Devices Are Affected?
iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 6th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later
Macs running macOS Monterey and later
iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation
Depending on your device, after you download the update, your operating system should either be:
iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3
iOS 16.7.5 and iPadOS 16.7.5
iOS 15.8.1 and iPad OS 15.8.1
macOS Sonoma 14.1.2, macOS Ventura 13.6.4 and macOS Monterey 12.7.3
tvOS 17.3
Billions Potentially Affected by Massive Data Breach
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a leaked dataset that contains 26 billion records, and everyone should take the proper precautions to protect themselves.
The records came from data that was leaked from a number of popular services, including Twitter, LinkedIn, Adobe, Evite and others.
While the exact exposed data points have yet to be revealed, there are steps you should take right now to mitigate potential future risks:
Change any passwords you use, and ensure each new password is unique and complex. Consider using a password manager as well.
