Apple Inc (AAPL. O) on Monday released an updated version of its operating system software to fix a major microchip security flaw that affected nearly all computer chips made in the last decade.
(Reuters) – Apple Inc ( AAPL. O) on Monday released an updated version of its operating system software to fix a major microchip security flaw that affected nearly all computer chips made in the last decade.
Last week, Alphabet Inc’s ( GOOGL. O) Google and other security researchers disclosed two major chip flaws, one called Meltdown affecting only Intel Corp ( INTC. O) chips and one called Spectre, that left computing devices vulnerable to hackers.
« For our customers’ protection, Apple doesn’t disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are available, » the company said on its website. ( apple.co/2CWbZe8)
The technology giant also released software updates for its Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch.
The iPhone maker had said on Thursday it will release a patch for the Safari web browser on its iPhones, iPads and Macs.
Apple had also said that there were no known instances of hackers taking advantage of the flaw.