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Major computer breach at Apple and Microsoft |
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Major computer breach at Apple and Microsoft: Here's how to protect yourself Feb 21, 2023 |
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| | An iOS program security breach makes your Apple devices vulnerable to hackers. |
To fix this flaw, the iOS 16.3.1 update should be done as soon as possible, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). |
"Fixing this breach on these devices should be a priority," Tim Mackey, senior supply chain risk strategist at Synopsys Software Integrity, told business magazine Forbes . |
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Hackers can take advantage of this vulnerability at Apple to use malicious web content and perform tasks on your device without your consent. |
This flaw in Apple's program makes the following devices vulnerable to computer attacks: |
iPhones 8 and newer |
All iPad Pro models |
iPad Air 3rd generation and newer |
iPad 5th generation and newer |
iPad mini 5th generation and newer |
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Microsoft also affected |
Users of the Windows system and the Office suite would also be affected by another computer breach. |
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One expert even told Forbes that this flaw was easy to exploit. |
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The update to fix this flaw can be found in the Microsoft store on your device |