Apple Patches Major Security Flaws with iOS 18 Refresh

Apple Patches Major Security Flaws with iOS 18 Refresh

September 16, 2024 at 03:45PM

Apple’s iOS 18 refresh addresses at least 33 security vulnerabilities, securing iPhones and iPads from malicious attacks. Fixes encompass core components like accessibility, Bluetooth, Control Center, and Wi-Fi, preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data or device control. Additionally, macOS Sequoia 15 was launched with a significant number of security patches across its operating system.

Based on the meeting notes, the recent iOS 18 refresh by Apple addresses a total of 33 security vulnerabilities that impact iPhones and iPads. These fixes target core components including accessibility features, Bluetooth, Control Center, and Wi-Fi to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data and device control by malicious actors. Additionally, the update rectifies issues in the Accessibility component, Control Center, Core Bluetooth, kernel, and Safari Private Browsing, among others. Furthermore, Apple has also released macOS Sequoia 15 which contains a large set of security patches for various components. This information emphasizes the company’s commitment to addressing critical vulnerabilities across its platforms.

Full Article