Govt Issues Major Security Warning For These iPhone, iPad & Mac Users. Know How You Can Protect Yourself
9 months ago

Govt Issues Major Security Warning For These iPhone, iPad & Mac Users. Know How You Can Protect Yourself

ABP News  

Apple users in India received a significant alert from the Indian government's nodal security agency this week. Which Devices Are Under Threat Apple Safari version 17.4.1 and older Apple macOS Ventura version 13.6.6 and older Apple macOS Sonoma version 14.4.1 and older Apple visionOS version 1.1.1 and older Apple iOS and iPadOS version 17.4.1 and older Apple iOS and iPadOS version 16.7.7 and older The security issue extends to various Apple software versions, impacting the latest devices such as the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Vision Pro headset. What Does The CERT-In Alert Says According to CERT-In, there are security vulnerabilities present in Apple products that could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code on the system they target. How To Safeguard Yourself Amidst This Threat It's generally advised that individuals promptly update their Apple devices to the latest available software versions.

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Android 15 users alert: Government flags high-risk security threats
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Android 15 users alert: Government flags high-risk security threats

India TV News  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a high-risk warning for users of Android 15 and earlier versions. The vulnerabilities have been affecting Android 12 through Android 15, which can be exploited by hackers to access sensitive data, causing system instability, or even launch denial-of-service attacks. CERT-In's alert highlights issues across: Android 12 Android 12L Android 13 Android 14 …

'High risk' for Apple iPhone, iPad, Mac users, government warns
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'High risk' for Apple iPhone, iPad, Mac users, government warns

Hindustan Times  

The government has issued a warning to certain Apple users, citing two software vulnerabilities that could result in a “high risk of unauthorized access, data theft, or gain control of the affected system”. Customers queue outside the Apple Inc. BKC store in Mumbai, India, seeking the iPhone 16 on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 This ‘high’ severity issue affects Intel-based Mac …

Apple asks users to update software as soon as possible to fix security issues
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Apple asks users to update software as soon as possible to fix security issues

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple has released a new software update with “important security fixes” for iPhones, …

Indian govt. issues critical warning for THESE Apple users: How to protect your device
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indian govt. issues critical warning for THESE Apple users: How to protect your device

Live Mint  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a critical advisory warning users about vulnerabilities in Apple products. These security flaws primarily affect devices running older versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Vision OS, and Safari, exposing users to potential cyber threats. In cases where devices have reached the end of their support lifecycle and can no longer receive updates, CERT-In …

Indian Government Issues High Severity Warning for Android Users
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Indian Government Issues High Severity Warning for Android Users

Deccan Chronicle  

The Central government has issued “High” severity warning for Android users, highlighting multiple vulnerabilities that affect Android versions 12, 12L, 13 and 14. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain sensitive information. "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Android which could be exploited by an …

India’s CERT-IN flags ‘multiple vulnerabilities’ in software of Apple devices including iPhone, VisionPro headset, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch
5 months ago

India’s CERT-IN flags ‘multiple vulnerabilities’ in software of Apple devices including iPhone, VisionPro headset, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch

The Hindu  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, or CERT-IN, has flagged multiple vulnerabilities in Apple software products and given them a severity rating of ‘High’ in an advisory dated August 2. “Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Apple products which could allow an attacker to access sensitive information, execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, cause denial of service and perform spoofing …

CERT-In Issues High Severity Warning For A Range Of Apple Products, Check To Know If It'll Affe
5 months ago

CERT-In Issues High Severity Warning For A Range Of Apple Products, Check To Know If It'll Affe

ABP News  

The cybersecurity agency of the Indian government, the Computer Emergency Response Team, has issued a high severity warning for a number of Apple products, such as the iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro, MacBook, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. The central agency, in its warning, has said that several vulnerabilities have been found in various Apple software. CERT-In in its issued warning …

Apple warns Indian iPhone users of Pegasus-like possible ‘spyware attack’
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple warns Indian iPhone users of Pegasus-like possible ‘spyware attack’

Hindustan Times  

Apple issued warnings to some iPhone users in India that their device could become a likely target of Pegasus-like “mercenary spyware attack”. Apple warned some iPhone users in India of possible spyware attack. Apple also informed targeted iPhone users that attacks possibly “cost millions of dollars and are individually deployed against a very small number of people, but the targeting …

Apple issues fresh spyware attack alert to iPhone users in India: Here's what's happening
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple issues fresh spyware attack alert to iPhone users in India: Here's what's happening

India TV News  

The tech giant Apple has issued a new warning to iPhone users in at least 98 countries, including India, regarding a potential new mercenary spyware attack similar to 'Pegasus'. According to the Apple warning, they have detected that "you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack that is attempting to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID." …

Apple issues two fresh Pegasus-like spyware alerts in India
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple issues two fresh Pegasus-like spyware alerts in India

The Hindu  

At least two people in India on July 10 reported receiving a Pegasus-like alert from Apple, Inc. on their iPhones. Iltija Mufti, political adviser and daughter of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, reported receiving the alert, and so did Pushparaj Deshpande, founder of the Samruddha Bharat Foundation, which says on its website it works to “forge progressive …

Warning for Android users: Devices may get hacked, personal info could be stolen
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Warning for Android users: Devices may get hacked, personal info could be stolen

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team issued a high-severity warning with respect to vulnerabilities that could affect multiple versions of Android operating system. The cybersecurity agency said that hackers could steal sensitive information and exploit vulnerabilities to gain complete control over the device. The cybersecurity agency said that hackers could steal sensitive information, exploit vulnerabilities to gain complete control over …

Apple warns of potential spyware attacks to users in India, 91 other nations
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple warns of potential spyware attacks to users in India, 91 other nations

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The iPhone maker, Apple, has sent threat notifications to some users in India and 91 other countries, warning them of potential attacks by mercenary spyware. “Although it’s never possible to achieve absolute certainty when detecting such attacks, Apple has high confidence in this warning — please take it seriously… Mercenary spyware attacks, such as those using Pegasus from …

Apple issues warning to users in India, 91 other countries about possible ‘mercenary spyware’ attack
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Apple issues warning to users in India, 91 other countries about possible ‘mercenary spyware’ attack

Live Mint  

Apple has warned its users in India and 91 other countries that they may have been the victims of a "mercenary spyware" attack, according to multiple media reports. Mercenary spyware attacks like NSO Group's Peagusus are ‘exceptionally rare’ and ‘vastly more sophisticated’ than a regular cybercriminal activity or consumer malware, Apple stated in the threat notification. Apple's updated support page …

High Risk Security Alert From The Indian Govt For Android Users: All You Need To Know
9 months ago

High Risk Security Alert From The Indian Govt For Android Users: All You Need To Know

News 18  

Android users in India have got a new security alert from the nodal security agency of the Indian government which affects millions of Android phones in the country. Android Versions Affected By New Security Risk The note also mentions the Android versions that are affected by the security risk: – Android 12 – Android 12L – Android 13 – Android …

Apple iPhone, iPad and MacBook users may be at high risk: Centre issues warning about critical vulnerability
9 months ago

Apple iPhone, iPad and MacBook users may be at high risk: Centre issues warning about critical vulnerability

Hindustan Times  

The government on Wednesday issued a "high-risk" warning for users of Apple's iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and Vision Pro headsets which highlights critical vulnerability identified in connection to “remote code execution”. iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad 5th generation, iPad Pro 9.7-inch, and iPad Pro 12.9-inch 1st generation users are at risk. As per the security advisory from the …

Alert! High severity warning for Apple iPhone and iPad users. Follow these 6 steps to protect your device
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Alert! High severity warning for Apple iPhone and iPad users. Follow these 6 steps to protect your device

Hindustan Times  

CERT-In- Indian Computer Emergency Response Team- issued a high severity for Apple iOS and iPad OS devices. The vulnerability can “allow an attacker to trigger denial of service condition, execute arbitrary code, sensitive information disclose and bypass security restrictions on the targeted system”, the warning read. Government has issued a high severity warning for Apple iPhone users. The security risk …

Modi govt demanded Apple soften impact of iPhone hack warnings: Report
1 year ago

Modi govt demanded Apple soften impact of iPhone hack warnings: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Apple's warnings in October to Indian opposition politicians that government hackers may have hacked their phones prompted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration to quickly demand the U.S. firm soften its message, the Washington Post reported. Apple's India representatives were called by administration officials who demanded that company help weaken the political impact of the warnings, the newspaper said citing three …

iPhone users at high-risk of losing sensitive information, warns Govt
1 year ago

iPhone users at high-risk of losing sensitive information, warns Govt

India TV News  

Government's cyber security watchdog, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has warned of multiple vulnerabilities in Apple products which could allow an attacker to access sensitive information. In a statement, CERT-In said, "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Apple products which could allow an attacker to access sensitive information, execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, cause denial of service conditions, …

India’s opposition leaders’ iPhones targeted by state-sponsored hackers | Explained
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s opposition leaders’ iPhones targeted by state-sponsored hackers | Explained

The Hindu  

On October 31, more than half a dozen Indian opposition leaders and prominent journalists received a notification from Apple, warning them their iPhones were targeted by state- The iPhone maker confirmed it had sent the threat notifications, but clarified later that it hadn’t named the Indian government in its nor if the hacking attempts were a success. A spokesman later …

India TV Poll: Can the security of Apple phones also be breached?
1 year, 2 months ago

India TV Poll: Can the security of Apple phones also be breached?

India TV News  

India TV Poll: In recent developments, several Opposition leaders in India have raised concerns about potential phone tapping, citing notifications received from Apple. IndiaTV Poll on Apple Phones Security In light of these concerns, an opinion poll conducted by India TV inquired about the security of Apple phones. Image Source : INDIA TVIndia TV Poll: Can the security of Apple …

Centre has launched investigation into Apple’s alerts to Opposition MPs: Vaishnaw
1 year, 2 months ago

Centre has launched investigation into Apple’s alerts to Opposition MPs: Vaishnaw

The Hindu  

Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters in Bhopal that the Government has launched an investigation into the alerts sent by Apple to several Opposition members of parliament that “State- However, the company said that this claim is not limited to this last week, and is for the last few years in which Apple has been issuing …

Apple iPhone hacking alert : Apple warns Opposition MPs about ‘state-sponsored’ attacks on their iPhones
1 year, 2 months ago

Apple iPhone hacking alert : Apple warns Opposition MPs about ‘state-sponsored’ attacks on their iPhones

The Hindu  

Over a dozen Opposition leaders and journalists received email alerts from U.S.-based tech giant Apple on Monday night, informing them that their digital devices were being targeted by “state- Prominent Opposition leaders who posted screenshots of these alerts on social media included Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister …

Indian Govt issues warning against iPhones and iPads running older OS, advises urgent update
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian Govt issues warning against iPhones and iPads running older OS, advises urgent update

India Today  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team issued a high-severity warning to Apple users about serious vulnerabilities in multiple Apple products. Apple devices affected by the vulnerabilities â€â Apple iPhone and iPad with iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.1. The affected software includes Apple iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 16.7.1, which are commonly used on devices such as iPhone …

Centre issues ‘high severity’ warning to Apple users. Check details
1 year, 3 months ago

Centre issues ‘high severity’ warning to Apple users. Check details

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has issued a ‘high severity’ warning to Apple users, cautioning them about multiple vulnerabilities in its products. Apple iOS versions prior to 16.7 and iPadOS versions prior to 16.7 6. Apple iOS versions prior to 17.0.1 and iPadOS versions prior to 17.0.1 7. Apple Safari versions prior to 16.6.1 The government has recommended users to install updates as …

Indian Govt Is Warning These Apple Users About High Risk Vulnerabilities: All Details
1 year, 3 months ago

Indian Govt Is Warning These Apple Users About High Risk Vulnerabilities: All Details

News 18  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a ‘high’ severity warning to users of various Apple products, including Macs, iPhones, iPads, and even the Apple Watch. Who Is Affected: According to CERT-In, users on the following software versions are affected: Apple macOS Monterey versions prior to 12.7 Apple macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.6 Apple watchOS versions prior to …

New Security Warning For Android Users From Indian Govt: Protect Your Phones Now!
1 year, 3 months ago

New Security Warning For Android Users From Indian Govt: Protect Your Phones Now!

News 18  

The Indian government has raised a major security warning for Android users in the country, asking them to update their phones right away. While Android users are definitely impacted by the issue, CERT-In clearly states that it has more to do with flaws in the framework of the Google Play System and Qualcomm components. Google has also informed all the …

Indian Govt Warns iPhone And iPad Users Of High-Level Security Flaw, Urgent Update Needed
1 year, 6 months ago

Indian Govt Warns iPhone And iPad Users Of High-Level Security Flaw, Urgent Update Needed

News 18  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a ‘high-level’ security warning for iPhone and iPad users in India—stating that several new vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS could allow hackers to take control of targeted devices. These are the affected software versions: iOS Versions before 16.5.1. iPadOS versions before 16.5.1. iOS versions before 15.7.7 iPadOS versions before 15.7.7 CERT-In has …

Govt issues high-risk warning for iPhone users in India, advices them to update phone immediately
1 year, 6 months ago

Govt issues high-risk warning for iPhone users in India, advices them to update phone immediately

India Today  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has issued a security warning for iPhone users in India, and if not mitigated, hackers may get full control of the device. The security agency points out that if the vulnerabilities are exploited, the attacker can "execute arbitrary code on the target system," meaning the hacker …

Apple releases iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1 update with important security enhancements
1 year, 6 months ago

Apple releases iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1 update with important security enhancements

India TV News  

Apple has recently rolled out its latest iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1 updates, primarily focused on addressing security vulnerabilities. In a separate announcement earlier this month, Apple unveiled the upcoming iOS 17, a major operating system update for iPhone users. With the release of iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1, Apple prioritizes security by promptly addressing identified vulnerabilities. Simultaneously, the company …

Apple fixes Mac Gatekeeper bypass vulnerability affecting even Lockdown Mode devices
2 years ago

Apple fixes Mac Gatekeeper bypass vulnerability affecting even Lockdown Mode devices

The Hindu  

Apple fixed a serious vulnerability in its Mac Gatekeeper that could allow malware to bypass checks and infect devices via untrusted applications, according to a report from BleepingComputer. The flaw would allow attackers to abuse a logic issue to set Restrictive Control List Permissions, which is designed to block web browsers and internet downloaders from downloading and setting quarantine restrictions …

Apple's new iPhone and iPad updates fix critical security flaw, users must update immediately
2 years, 2 months ago

Apple's new iPhone and iPad updates fix critical security flaw, users must update immediately

India Today  

Apple recently started rolling out new software updates for iPhones and iPads. The software versions, iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16, introduced some new features, but Apple has now clarified the updates also address a critical security flaw. A spreadsheet by a Google researcher points out that CVE-2022-42827 is the seventh zero-day vulnerability Apple patched this year. Apple's Support page also …

Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
2 years, 4 months ago

Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs

The Hindu  

Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. For most folks: update software by end of day If threat model is elevated : update now https://t.co/BUEn08260X — Rachel Tobac August 18, 2022 Apple’s explanation of the vulnerability means a hacker could get “full admin access" to …

Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
2 years, 4 months ago

Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. That would allow intruders to impersonate the device’s owner and subsequently run any software in their name, said Rachel Tobac, CEO of SocialProof Security. Security experts have advised users to update affected devices — the …

Apple security flaw could allow hackers to control people's iPhones. Experts says users should update their software now
2 years, 4 months ago

Apple security flaw could allow hackers to control people's iPhones. Experts says users should update their software now

ABC  

Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and computers that could allow hackers to take complete control of these devices. The website noted issues with two parts of Apple's software — the kernel at the heart of iOS and the web browser engine, WebKit — that could lead to "arbitrary code execution". iPhone 6s and later iPad Pro …

Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
2 years, 4 months ago

Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs

LA Times  

Security experts have advised users to update affected devices — the iPhones 6S and later models; several models of the iPad, including the 5th generation and later, all iPad Pro models and the iPad Air 2; and Mac computers running MacOS Monterey. Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete …

Indian govt warns Apple Watch users, asks to update watch immediately
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian govt warns Apple Watch users, asks to update watch immediately

India Today  

It seems that the Apple Watch models that are running older than 8.7 OS versions have multiple vulnerabilities. The government of India has issued a warning to users, saying that these vulnerabilities can help hackers bypass security restrictions on any Apple Watch device. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has given a high-severity warning to Apple Watch users. The cited …

Govt. of India issues high severity warnings for Apple devices like iPhone, iPad that can be hacked
2 years, 7 months ago

Govt. of India issues high severity warnings for Apple devices like iPhone, iPad that can be hacked

Firstpost  

CERT-In has identified some critical vulnerabilities in some of the most popular devices that Apple sells in India. Security researchers have found a number of severe vulnerabilities in some very popular Apple products that could enable hackers to take control of their devices and use data obtained from these devices for rather nefarious activities. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, …

Indian government issues high-risk warning to Apple users still on old software
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian government issues high-risk warning to Apple users still on old software

India Today  

India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s cyber-security office has a warning for Apple users. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a high-risk warning for Mac users who are still using the old software. Apple recently rolled out the macOS Monterey 12.4 update, as a part of which the Safari browser was updated with over 50 security fixes. …

Govt Warning: Update Your Apple iPhone, MacBook, Watch Immediately
3 years ago

Govt Warning: Update Your Apple iPhone, MacBook, Watch Immediately

News 18  

The IT ministry via the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, has issued a “high severity” advisory for those using Apple products like iPhone, MacBook, Watch and Apple TV. Not updating to the latest version may lead to your iPhone or other Apple devices getting tracked or some malware may get pushed remotely. “Multiple Vulnerabilities have been reported in Apple products …

Government asks iPhone, iPad users in India to update their devices immediately
3 years, 5 months ago

Government asks iPhone, iPad users in India to update their devices immediately

Firstpost  

The government of India’s official IT security organisation CERT-In has warned Apple users to update their iPhones and iPads as soon as possible. Apple had recently released iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1 updates that fix a memory corruption zero-day vulnerability. Going by the CERT-In report, exploitation of this vulnerability could let a remote attacker with kernel privileges execute arbitrary code …

Update your iPhone software right away as Apple releases fix for critical iOS vulnerability
3 years, 5 months ago

Update your iPhone software right away as Apple releases fix for critical iOS vulnerability

India Today  

If you have an iPhone or an iPad or a Mac, you should immediately update your device’s software. Apple has unexpectedly released a security patch as a part of new software versions for each device to fix a vulnerability in the previous version that hackers were using to jailbreak the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With the new updates, your iPhone …

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