Apple has released an urgent security update for iPhone and iPad devices after discovering a serious vulnerability that could be exploited by hackers. The company is urging all users to immediately install iOS 18.6.2 to protect their data.
Dangerous Vulnerability Threatens Users
Apple announced that a security flaw allows malicious image files to trigger memory corruption on the device. This vulnerability is considered highly dangerous, as it can be used to launch targeted attacks against users.
According to Apple, there are reports that the flaw has already been exploited in the wild, which further emphasizes the urgency of the update. The company stated that the latest iOS version provides complete protection against all known threats.
How to Update Your Device
All users with supported devices should update as soon as possible. The process is simple:
- Open Settings
- Go to General
- Tap on Software Update
- Install the latest version: iOS 18.6.2
The Update Is Available for the Following Devices:
- iPhone XS and newer
- iPad Pro 13” and 12.9” (3rd generation and newer)
- iPad Pro 11” (1st generation and newer)
- iPad Air (3rd generation and newer)
- iPad (7th generation and newer)
- iPad mini (5th generation and newer)
Ongoing Security Threats in 2024
This is just one in a series of security warnings issued in 2024. In May, a data breach exposed information of 184 million users across various services. In June, the largest password leak in history was recorded — exposing over 16 billion credentials.
In July, Apple had already released iOS 18.6 with 29 security patches, many of which addressed vulnerabilities in WebKit, the core engine behind the Safari browser.