Indian govt warns Apple Watch users, asks to update watch immediately
2 years, 8 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 source has asserted that the vulnerabilities found in the Apple Watch could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and bypass security restrictions on any targeted system. CERT-in reported that the vulnerabilities exist in Apple Watch due to buffer overflow in AppleAVD component and authorization issue in AppleMobileFileIntegrity component.

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Indian govt. issues critical warning for THESE Apple users: How to protect your device
4 months, 1 week 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 …

India’s CERT-IN flags ‘multiple vulnerabilities’ in software of Apple devices including iPhone, VisionPro headset, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch
7 months, 3 weeks 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
7 months, 4 weeks 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 issues fresh spyware attack alert to iPhone users in India: Here's what's happening
8 months, 3 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 warns of potential spyware attacks to users in India, 91 other nations
11 months, 2 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 …

Govt Issues Major Security Warning For These iPhone, iPad & Mac Users. Know How You Can Protect Yourself
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

iPhone users at high-risk of losing sensitive information, warns Govt
1 year, 3 months 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, …

Government issues high-risk warning to Apple users: Here's what you need to know
1 year, 5 months ago

Government issues high-risk warning to Apple users: Here's what you need to know

India TV News  

Government issues high-risk warning to Apple users: Here's what you need to know Apple users in India and around the world are urged to stay vigilant and apply these critical updates to keep their devices and data secure from potential security threats. The Computer Emergency Response Team in India has recently issued a high-risk warning to Apple users, highlighting multiple …

Indian Govt issues warning against iPhones and iPads running older OS, advises urgent update
1 year, 5 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 …

Indian Govt Is Warning These Apple Users About High Risk Vulnerabilities: All Details
1 year, 6 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, 6 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, 9 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 …

You need to update your Apple Watch from OS version 8.7, says India govt. Here's why
2 years, 8 months ago

You need to update your Apple Watch from OS version 8.7, says India govt. Here's why

Live Mint  

Are you using an Apple Watch that runs on OS version 8.7 or older? The Indian Government has flagged the severe vulnerabilities and has urged Apple Watch owners to update to the latest available version of Operating Software in order to not be susceptible to these security risks. They have said that Apple Watch models running an older version of …

Govt. of India issues high severity warnings for Apple devices like iPhone, iPad that can be hacked
2 years, 10 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, …

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

Apple Watch receiving watchOS 7.6.1 update, fixes security issue that could let attackers gain access to watch
3 years, 8 months ago

Apple Watch receiving watchOS 7.6.1 update, fixes security issue that could let attackers gain access to watch

India Today  

Apple Watch Series 3 and later users can now download the latest watchOS 7.6.1 update that fixes a security issue that could let attackers gain access to the smartwatch. Apple Watch new update - watchOS 7.6.1 If Apple Watch Series 3 and above users haven't got an update notification, they can head to General > Software Update. Notably, Apple rolled …

Apple Watch Series 5, Watch SE users facing charging issues will receive free repairs service
4 years, 1 month ago

Apple Watch Series 5, Watch SE users facing charging issues will receive free repairs service

Firstpost  

Apple announces free repair service for Watch Series 5 and Watch SE running watchOS 7.2 or 7.3 version. The Apple Watch 5 and Watch SE users in India facing charging error after updating the system to watchOS 7.2 or 7.3 are eligible for the repair service as well. Apple Watch SE Apple is also rolling out the watchOS 7.3.1 for …

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