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- Apple is rolling out critical security updates to iOS 15 and iOS 16, patching an iMessage flaw that was used to plant spyware on iPhones.
- The exploit was used on iPhones running iOS 15.7 and earlier. iOS 16 had other changes that protected it from this cyberattack.
- iPhone and iPad users are recommended to update their devices immediately.
Apple prides itself on the security and privacy provided by iPhones, and to a good extent, we do agree that it is better than Android. However, iPhones are relatively secure, and not absolutely secure. The proof for this assertion lies with the new iOS 16.5.1 update that is rolling out to iPhones, bringing an urgent fix for a critical iMessage security flaw. If you own an iPhone, we strongly recommend updating your phone right away.
Apple is rolling out iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1 to users. The primary fix mentioned in the changelog is a fix for an issue that prevented charging with the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter.