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Apple has released an emergency update to patch a critical vulnerability (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212258) found on iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS.
The patches are iOS 14.4.2, iPadOS 14.4.2, and watchOS 7.3.3, respectively.
The vulnerability, discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis Group, affects Apple’s WebKit browser engine, and what makes it an urgent update is the fact that Apple claims that the vulnerability is being actively exploited.
Details from Apple are limited, but these vulnerabilities could be used to carry out malicious actions, such as directing users to phishing sites.
Underscoring the severity of this vulnerability is the fact that Apple has released iOS 12.5.2 for older devices: iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation) . .
Simply put, this patch is important. Install it now. On iPhone and iPad, turn on Settings and go to general > Software update. For the Apple Watch, go to the Apple Watch app.
