![]() It added: “Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.” In a blog post on its website, Apple said it has been alerted to a flaw which may be “processing maliciously crafted web content.” What has Apple done since being alerted to the flaw? Which Apple devices are affected?Īccording to the researchers, all iPhones with iOS before 14.8, all Mac computers who have OSX Big Sur 11.6, Security Update 2021-005 Catalina and all Apple Watches that had the operating system software before WatchOS 7.6.2. They were able, it says, to remotely exploit and infect the device with the spyware. Researchers found that hackers had exploited the flaw to put spyware on a Saudi activist’s phone. The ‘zero-click’ Apple spyware allowed hackers to access devices using the iMessage service even if the affected phone’s user did not click on a file or website link. What did the flaw allow hackers to do? What Apple devices are affected? What has Apple done since being alerted to the flaw? Here’s what we know. Still, you may want to learn more about this flaw in Apple’s systems. ![]() Read more: When will the iPhone 14 be released? Details leaked online The researchers have since disclosed the flaw to Apple and the company has released a software patch for users. Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab found the vulnerability after analysing the phone of a Saudi activist. Tech giant Apple has moved quickly to patch a flaw in some of its devices’ systems which would have allowed hackers to gain access.
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