The update is reported to be in response to the discovery of a flaw that would allow hackers to insert malicious code onto affected devices, granting them access to users’ private data, details like name, email address, and more. Apple says that it is aware that the vulnerability may have been exploited in the wild. A security support document says that the update fixes flaw that was « actively exploited ».
Apple has started rolling out iOS 14.4.2, iPadOS 14.4.2, and watchOS 7.3.3, and users should install the update as soon as possible. « This update provides important security updates and is recommended for all users, » says the company in a security advisory to users. The update is reported to be in response to the discovery of a flaw that would allow hackers to insert malicious code onto affected devices, granting them access to users’ private data, details like name, email address, and more.
