You should update your iPad, iPhone or Mac right away if you have one. Why? Because there are new patches available and you don't want to be hacked.AdvertisementApple released iOS 14.7.1 today and iPadOS 14.7.1 earlier today, the most recent updates for its tablets and phones. Apple also released macOS Big Sur 11.5.1. This patch fixes a minor bug that was introduced with macOS Big Sur 11.5 last Wednesday.The most important thing is that the latest updates correct a zero-day flaw Apple claims has been exploited by hackers out there. CVE-2021-30807 is a vulnerability that allows hackers to execute arbitrary code using kernel privileges. This could enable them to take over your device at an elemental level.Here's the complete Apple rundown:Available for: iPhone 6s, iPad Pro (all versions), iPad Air 2 (all models), iPad Air 2 (2 and later), iPad 5th and later generations, iPad mini 4 (4 and later) and iPod touch (7th Generation). Impact: A program may be able execute arbitrary code using kernel privileges. Apple has received a report that the issue could have been exploited. Description: Improved memory handling was used to address a memory corruption issue. Anonymous researcher discovered CVE-2021-30807.The Record points out that although it is not clear who hacks, there are some suspects.There is a good chance that this zero day is an exploit that the iOS jailbreaking community uses to root iPhones. However, it is not clear if today's zero-day is related to NSO Group. This Israeli company sells iPhone hacking tools worldwide to governments. It was recently the subject of many investigative reports which exposed some of its past hacking.Although it is difficult to know who is responsible for your device, it is important that you do not want them to succeed. Go ahead, update and be safe.
