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CERT-In Issues High-Severity Security Alert for Apple Devices in India; Immediate Updates Recommended

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity security advisory for Apple users, warning of multiple vulnerabilities that could expose devices to unauthorized access, data manipulation, and denial of service attacks.

Affected Devices and Versions:

  • iPhones and iPads: iOS/iPadOS versions before 18.1 and 17.7.1
  • Mac computers:
    • macOS Sequoia: versions before 15.1
    • macOS Sonoma: versions before 14.7.1
    • macOS Ventura: versions before 13.7.1
  • Apple Watch: watchOS versions before 11.1
  • Apple TV: tvOS versions before 18.1
  • Safari browser: versions before 18.1
  • Apple Vision Pro: visionOS versions before 2.1

The security agency has categorized this as a high-severity threat, emphasizing the urgency for users to update their devices immediately.

CERT-In recommends that all Apple device users in India should:

  • Check their current device version
  • Install the latest security updates immediately
  • Back up important data before updating
  • Ensure devices are connected to a secure network while updating

This security alert affects a wide range of Apple products across their ecosystem, making it particularly significant for users who own multiple Apple devices.

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