Apple Releases Patch for Critical Security Vulnerability

This week, Apple released security updates for its iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac computers that fix a vulnerability exploited by invasive spyware. The bug in question allows for a “zero-click” install (meaning the user didn’t have to perform any action to be infected) of spyware, which is reportedly capable of stealing data, passwords, and/or activating a phone’s microphone or camera.

iOS version 14.8 (as well as WatchOS 7.6.2, MacOS Big Sur 11.6 and a security update for MacOS Catalina) fix the issue, so please update your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or Mac as soon as possible.