Update your iPhone to safeguard it from ‘extremely sophisticated’ attack

Apple has released a security update for iOS and iPadOS to address a vulnerability related to processing malicious image files. The company has stated that this vulnerability could lead to memory corruption and has already been exploited in targeted attacks against specific individuals. While most users are unlikely to be targeted, it is important to update your device as soon as possible whenever a vulnerability is actively being exploited.

The affected devices include iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro models from the 13-inch onwards, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later. In addition to the iOS and iPadOS update, Apple has also released macOS Sequoia version 15.6.1, which includes important bug fixes and security updates for all users.