Apple warned on Wednesday that there were major security vulnerabilities in the devices. An anonymous researcher discovered the vulnerability that was cited in two security reports published by the company.
There are two bugs within Apple's browser engine. The first vulnerability would allow a hacker full access to a user's device. According to Rachel Tobac, CEO of SocialProof Security, this could allow attackers to impersonate the device's owner and use any kind of software in their name. Journalists and activists in the public eye should be paying attention to the update.
There was a second vulnerability found for browser engines used by Apple's mobile applications. According to the company's security report, this security flaw allows attackers to execute code that could be used to install malicious software onto a user's device.
Apple's reports are sparse on details and don't explain in detail how and where the vulnerabilities come from, only citing an anonymous researcher for the discovery of both vulnerabilities The vulnerability affects almost all Apple devices and Macintosh computers.
According to Fortune, the tech giant said it's aware of a report that the issue may have been actively exploited.
Apple has released patches to fight the bugs. All you have to do is update your devices and you're good to go. The good news is that this won't be the last time your device is at risk.
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