Last Monday (24), the apple released iOS 16.6 along with software updates for Macs, iPads, Watches and apple tv. The update is a company response to 16 security flaws, two of which are classified as highly critical.
According to Apple, these loopholes were already being exploited in attacks against users of the company's devices.
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macOS was updated to version 13.5, watchOS to version 9.6, and both iPadOS and tvOS received update 16.6, the same version number for smartphones.
Updates are available free of charge to all Apple users, and it is highly recommended that updates be installed immediately to ensure adequate protection.
The main vulnerabilities fixed are related to the operating system kernel. One of the holes allowed applications to modify the state of this component, and this flaw had already been addressed in the iOS 15.7.1 version, but now it has been reinforced in management.
Another vulnerability concerned WebKit, Apple's web page display system, which could be exploited to run malicious codes.
This flaw was already addressed in a previous update, but it caused problems for some users. Both loopholes have received new fixes to prevent any form of exploitation on Apple devices.
The other 14 security flaws fixed in this update were also considered “zero-day” vulnerabilities, which which means they were not known to the developers before being identified by security researchers. security.
All corrections are aimed at ensuring the security of users, even if the breaches were not previously detected.
Regarding the next updates, the release of the iOS 17in the next weeks. Although it still does not have a specific date, the prediction is that this new version of the operating system will be released by the end of September.
iOS 17 will bring features such as a new view for contacts, new widgets and the ability to use the phone as a clock radio, with information displayed directly on the locked screen during night.
Apple always emphasizes the importance of keeping your devices up to date to ensure security. and optimal performance and encourages users to install updates as soon as they are available. available.
In this way, it is possible to mitigate possible security risks and take advantage of the continuous improvements offered by the apple brand.