APPLE has fixed a slew of security flaws in the latest iPhone update.
The tech giant released its new iOS 16.3.1 software just last week, but iPhone users and tech experts quickly discovered a few bugs.
And it turns out that Apple underestimated the number of security flaws.
A report covering each vulnerability – all of which have now been fixed – revealed that there were more flaws than were initially discovered by experts outside of Apple.
One flaw discovered by Phone Arena experts allowed a hacker to execute commands on the targeted device via the device’s Safari browser.
Apple stated that it was aware of one case in which this vulnerability was exploited, implying that an attacker took control of a victim’s iPhone.
Another vulnerability allowed an attacker to take control of an iPhone or iPad in order to process a “maliciously crafted certificate,” according to Apple.
This would result in a denial-of-service attack, which would render the device inaccessible to its intended users by disrupting network services.
These cyber attacks overwhelm a network with bogus traffic, causing it to crash and locking out the intended user.
The update also exposed iPhone users to three other vulnerabilities, which have now been fixed.
However, iPhone and iPad users must ensure that they have downloaded the most recent software to protect their devices.
To download the latest software on your device, go to Settings > General > Software Update and follow the instructions.
