Government warns Hackers can target iPhone MacBook iPad Users

Apple gadgets are generally considered safe and secure, but a warning has been issued not only about iPhones but also MacBooks, iPads and the recently launched Vision Pro headset. According to media reports, India’s cyber security agency (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) alert Given that Apple’s devices have ‘remote code execution vulnerability’. This means that hackers can target these devices. This vulnerability affects all of Apple’s software and hardware. CERT-In says that hackers can gain access to a device remotely and execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.

According to CERT-In, this vulnerability exists in iPhones and iPads with iOS and iPad OS versions earlier than 17.4.1. This vulnerability exists in iOS and iPad versions before the 16.7.7 update. These versions are available on devices like iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone

CERT-In has placed this matter in the ‘high’ category of danger. It has been said that Apple Safari versions before 17.4.1 are also affected by the remote code execution vulnerability. These versions are available on macOS Monterey and macOS Ventura.

Keep Apple devices safe like this!

It is important to adopt safety measures to avoid remote code execution vulnerabilities. Keep your Apple smartphone’s iOS and iPad OS updated with the latest software. Also update Apple’s security patches. Whenever you connect to a Wi-Fi network, use a secure connection. Public Wi-Fi should not be used. Also enable two factor authentication for security. Keep making backups of your data so that it does not get corrupted under any circumstances.