Apple is urgently updating iOS and macOS due to global security vulnerabilities

Apple released a big last minute update Fixes security vulnerabilities On your devices iPhone, iPad and Mac. The California-based Cupertino company said the updates would fix the vulnerabilities already exploited by cybercriminals by visiting the websites it manipulated.

According to Apple, the affected devices are:

– The IPhone from Model 6s

– All iPod Pros

– The IPod Air From the second generation

– The IPod From the fifth generation

– The IPod mini From the fourth generation

– Devices IPod Touch From the seventh generation.

All of these Get the update for iOS 15.3.1 or iPadOS 15.3.1. Mac computers need to be updated to macOS 12.2.1.

To whom are those users No iOS update provided yetProceed as follows: Connect IPhone or iPod For the charger, enable WLAN, go to “Settings / General / Software Update” and then click “Download and Install”. In MacYou can start the update from the Apple menu under “System Settings / Software Update” by clicking “Update Now”.

Apple has also announced a manufacturing option Important settings to prevent misuse of AirTags. With Apple devices, these little tags are part of the “discover” network. Search and find items on the network, from bags to key chains.

However, AirTags can also be used for malicious purposes If they are placed on an object without the knowledge of its wearer. To protect against potential stockings, iPhone users will receive an on-screen alert if they permanently wear someone else’s airtake. Additionally, after 24 hours, the alarm will sound if the iPhone continues to be near someone who is not carrying it.

In the future, the Wind tag system It will also show the announcement that in many parts of the world it is a crime to monitor people without their permission.

Generally, Apple will update notifications and alertsAccording to the brand, there have been reports that users are getting alerts because of the nearby AirPod headphones, but not when it comes to AirTags.

In addition, Apple says it is exploring the possibility of adjusting the location of airtacks, improving the logic of iPhone alerts due to these tags, and more accurately detecting iPhone alerts by activating an alarm sound in the airtake. Change the volume of the alarm and increase its volume.

The device can automatically update itself overnight while charging, so you do not have to worry about updating it yourself. You must set up a system once by following these steps:

– Go to Settings> General> Software Update.

– Touch Automatic updates and then enable iOS updates download.

– Install and activate iOS updates. Your device will be automatically updated to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Some updates may need to be installed manually.

(With information from agencies)

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