Apple has released urgent security updates to address two critical vulnerabilities actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems. The flaws, discovered by Google’s Threat Analysis Group, could potentially allow attackers to execute malicious code or launch cross-site scripting attacks.
The vulnerabilities affect multiple Apple products, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, and Safari. Users are urged to update their devices to the latest versions:
- iOS and iPadOS: iOS 18.1.1 and iPadOS 18.1.1
- macOS: macOS Sequoia 15.1.1
- visionOS: visionOS 2.1.1
- Safari: Safari 18.1.1
The updates are available for a wide range of devices, including recent iPhone and iPad models, as well as Mac computers running macOS Ventura and Sonoma. Apple Vision Pro users should also update their devices to visionOS 2.1.1.
While Apple has not disclosed specific details about the exploits, it has confirmed that they were actively used to target vulnerabilities in JavaScriptCore and WebKit. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has strongly recommended that all users apply the updates promptly to protect their devices from potential attacks.
In other news, Apple has also come under fire from Samsung this month in a new “Simon Says” ad campaign mocks Apple’s perceived lack of innovation in recent iPhones, promoting its Galaxy lineup’s features like the Z Flip 6’s flip screen and AI tools. However, the ad’s tone sparked mixed reactions, with critics questioning Samsung’s own innovation track record.
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