Apple Patches Older iPhones Against 'Sophisticated' Hacker Attacks
a year ago
- #Apple Security
- #Cybersecurity
- #iOS Updates
- Apple releases updates addressing over 60 security flaws across its product lineup, including iOS, macOS, and Apple TV.
- Critical security fixes are backported to older devices like iPhone 6, 7, 8, X, and older iPads.
- Two vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-24200 and CVE-2025-24201) have been exploited in sophisticated attacks targeting specific individuals.
- CVE-2025-24200 bypasses USB Restricted Mode, allowing physical attacks on locked devices.
- CVE-2025-24201 is a WebKit flaw enabling malicious web content to compromise devices.
- A third vulnerability (CVE-2025-24085) in CoreMedia affects older iPads running iOS 17.
- Apple advises users to update to the latest software versions for enhanced security.
- Sophisticated attacks often involve spyware, targeting high-risk individuals like activists and journalists.
- Recommended updates include iOS 18.4, iPadOS 17.7.6, macOS Sequoia 15.4, and others.
- Users should enable Lockdown Mode if they suspect targeted attacks.