Apple’s latest OS updates

Apple’s latest OS updates — which include iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 — contain important security content addressing critical vulnerabilities that put users and organisations at risk.

These OS updates, which address vulnerabilities in Apple’s WebKit, show that attackers continue to focus on exploiting the framework that downloads and presents web-based content. The latest bug in WebKit could lead to cross-site scripting attacks and unexpected process crashes.

Another key fix is in the Kernel, a crucial component that manages all operating system operations and hardware interactions. Although an attacker would need physical access to exploit the vulnerability, taking control of the kernel would allow an attacker to control a user’s iPhone.

Any Apple update that contains fixes to CVEs should be immediately implemented, and the latest OS update is no different. Shockingly, in 2023, 40% of mobile users ran devices with known vulnerabilities. Keeping up to date with the latest patches is one of the most effective ways to safeguard devices against attackers.