Government asks iPhone, iPad users in India to update their devices immediately
3 years, 4 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 and gain elevated privileges on a targeted system. As per an official statement, “This vulnerability exists in IOMobileFrameBuffer of Apple iOS and iPadOS due to memory corruption issues with inadequate memory handling.” According to CERT-In, devices affected by this vulnerability include iPhone 6s and later models, all iPad Pro models, iPad Air 2 and later models, iPad fifth generation and later devices, iPad mini 4 and later models, iPod Touch, and devices running macOS Big Sur.

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iOS 18.2 fixes critical security risks: Here’s why you MUST update your device
1 week, 4 days ago

iOS 18.2 fixes critical security risks: Here’s why you MUST update your device

Live Mint  

Apple iOS 18.2 Update: Apple has rolled out iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 updates, providing critical security fixes for its devices, including iPhone XS and later models, as well as various iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, and iPad mini generations. Here is a breakdown of the key issues addressed in the latest update: Data Privacy Risks Multiple vulnerabilities were patched …

'High risk' for Apple iPhone, iPad, Mac users, government warns
4 weeks, 1 day 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 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 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, 1 week 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 …

CERT-In Issues Warning For Millions Of Android Users, High-Risk Flaws Detected. Here's How You Can Protect Your Data
4 months, 2 weeks ago

CERT-In Issues Warning For Millions Of Android Users, High-Risk Flaws Detected. Here's How You Can Protect Your Data

ABP News  

The Indian cybersecurity agency Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a warning for millions of Android users about the security flaws that have been identified in them. The cybersecurity agency noted that the issues arise from flaws within the Android Framework, System, Kernel, as well as components from ARM, Imagination Technologies, MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Qualcomm’s proprietary components. Qualcomm, in response …

India’s CERT-IN flags ‘multiple vulnerabilities’ in software of Apple devices including iPhone, VisionPro headset, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch
4 months, 2 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
4 months, 2 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
5 months, 1 week 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." …

Center finds multiple vulnerabilities in Android, issues advisory to users: Details here
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Center finds multiple vulnerabilities in Android, issues advisory to users: Details here

India TV News  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, which is under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, issued a warning on Friday regarding multiple vulnerabilities in Android. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow an attacker to access sensitive information, gain elevated privileges, and cause denial-of-service conditions on the targeted system. "Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Android which could be exploited by …

Warning for Android users: Devices may get hacked, personal info could be stolen
7 months, 1 week 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 iPhone, iPad and MacBook users may be at high risk: Centre issues warning about critical vulnerability
8 months, 3 weeks 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 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 …

Android 14 and older users beware, your smartphone is at high risk of being hacked
11 months, 1 week ago

Android 14 and older users beware, your smartphone is at high risk of being hacked

India Today  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a critical warning about multiple vulnerabilities in Android versions including 14 and older. In the recent advisory released with the Vulnerability Note the government agency has highlighted multiple vulnerabilities in the Android operating system which if exploited, could allow attackers to steal your sensitive information and gain complete control over your device. …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

iPadOS Update Fixes Major Security Issue For iPads: Get It Now
1 year, 10 months ago

iPadOS Update Fixes Major Security Issue For iPads: Get It Now

News 18  

Apple users are getting a new security update this week which the company wants everyone to update right away. The update iPadOS 16.3.1 is a smallish update which basically provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPad, as the update note mentions for iPad users. In addition to iPadOS, iPhone users have also got a similar update with …

Apple releases updates fixing security bug exploited to hack iPhones and Macs: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Apple releases updates fixing security bug exploited to hack iPhones and Macs: Report

The Hindu  

Apple, on Monday, released emergency security updates to address a new zero-day vulnerability used in attacks targeting iPhones, iPads, and Macs, a report from Bleepingcomputer shared. The security bug was found to be caused by a WebKit confusion that could be exploited to cause the operating system to crash and execute maliciously crafted codes on the affected devices. In Mac, …

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, 1 month 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 …

Zoom’s auto update feature could exploit vulnerability in Mac OS
2 years, 4 months ago

Zoom’s auto update feature could exploit vulnerability in Mac OS

The Hindu  

The alert has been issued for vulnerabilities in Apple’s operating systems including iPad OS and iOS, that can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary codes on targeted systems. Zoom, a video-calling app, in its security bulletin acknowledged that the vulnerabilities in Apple’s software and its auto update process could be exploited by attackers to escalate their privileges to …

CERT-In detects multiple threats with high severity in Apple’s macOS, iOS and iPadOS
2 years, 4 months ago

CERT-In detects multiple threats with high severity in Apple’s macOS, iOS and iPadOS

The Hindu  

In a report, CERT-In shared, that security vulnerabilities have been detected in operating systems from Apple powering their MacBooks, iPhone, and iPads. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, and cause denial of service on targeted systems. Attackers can reportedly exploit these vulnerabilities by persuading a victim to visit maliciously crafted …

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, …

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 …

Apple issues urgent security update for all iPhone, iPad and Mac users
3 years, 3 months ago

Apple issues urgent security update for all iPhone, iPad and Mac users

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. Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab said they found malicious image files being transmitted to …

Apple rolls out urgent software update for iPhone to fix Pegasus-related vulnerability
3 years, 3 months ago

Apple rolls out urgent software update for iPhone to fix Pegasus-related vulnerability

India Today  

Apple has rolled out a software update for the iPhone that patches a critical vulnerability, which, according to some researchers, has been exploited using surveillance software to snoop on a Saudi activist. According to the researchers, the exploit, called CVE-2021-30860, was being used to target journalists and human rights activists in Saudi Arabia and other countries through the notorious surveillance …

Update your iPhone software right away as Apple releases fix for critical iOS vulnerability
3 years, 4 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 …

Apple rolls out iOS 12.5.4 with security update for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air and more
3 years, 6 months ago

Apple rolls out iOS 12.5.4 with security update for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air and more

Firstpost  

Apple rolled out a significant security update to older iOS devices, on Wednesday, to fix security concerns. The company has released iOS 12.5.4 software update for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch. The new iOS version has been released nearly a month after the company released iOS 12.5.3 …

Apple iOS, iPadOS 14.4.2 released, brings Webkit security fix
3 years, 8 months ago

Apple iOS, iPadOS 14.4.2 released, brings Webkit security fix

India TV News  

Apple has started rolling out iOS 14.4.2, iPadOS 14.4.2 and the company issued an advisory to users to upgrade as soon as possible. Recently, Apple revealed that the iOS 14 installation has increased to 86 per cent of iPhones introduced in the last four years. Published on Apple's Developer webpage, the data shows that in total, 80 per cent of …

Apple Releases iOS 14.4.1 and iPadOS 14.4.1 with Urgent Fix, Users Must Update iPhone and iPad Now
3 years, 9 months ago

Apple Releases iOS 14.4.1 and iPadOS 14.4.1 with Urgent Fix, Users Must Update iPhone and iPad Now

News 18  

Apple has released a new software update for iPhone, iPad, and Mac models that carries an important security patch. The iOS 14.4.1, iPadOS 14.4.1, and macOS Big Sur 11.2.3 fix a memory corruption issue within the WebKit browsing engine that could have allowed malicious actors to execute arbitrary codes on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac models. In a blog post, …

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