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Millions of iPhones Vulnerable: Apple Urges Immediate Update

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January 21, 20261 day ago
Millions of iPhones at risk of attack, Apple warns: Update your device immediately

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Apple warns millions of iPhones are vulnerable to sophisticated cyberattacks due to two critical WebKit flaws. These vulnerabilities allow malicious websites to execute harmful code, potentially leading to device control and data theft. Apple has released a security fix, but a significant portion of users have not yet updated, leaving approximately 800 million devices at risk. Users are urged to update their devices immediately.

Millions of iPhones are at risk of a cyberattack, and Apple is urging users to update their device immediately. According to Fox News, Apple confirmed two critical vulnerabilities in WebKit, which powers Safari and all other browsers on iOS. According to Apple, these flaws were used in a sophisticated attack targeting specific individuals. It allowed malicious websites to trick iPhones and iPads into running harmful code, which allows attackers to gain control of the device, steal passwords, or access payment information, according to the media report. Apple released a security fix in its latest software update. However, about 50% of users haven’t upgraded to the latest iOS 26, according to Fox News. This leaves around 800 million devices vulnerable across the world. Affected devices include: iPhone 11 and later iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later iPad Air 3rd generation and later iPad 8th generation and later iPad mini 5th generation and later It is easy to update your device to the latest software. Make sure your device is connect to Wi-Fi and has enough battery life, or is plugged in. Simply go to the Settings app, tap General, select Software Update, and download and install iOS 26.2 or iPadOS 26.2 or later.

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