Apple’s Zero-Day Bug Bust: Update Now or Risk a Hacker’s Delight!

Apple has released security updates to fix two zero-day flaws in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, and Safari. These vulnerabilities could lead to arbitrary code execution and cross-site scripting. Discovered by Google’s TAG, they may have been used in targeted attacks. Update your devices pronto or risk becoming the next cautionary tech tale.

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Apple’s update game is strong, but who knew their zero-day flaws were the hottest new trend? With these updates, your iPhone won’t just be a phone—it’s a digital fortress. Or at least, until the next zero-day comes knockin’.

Key Points:

  • Apple released updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, and Safari to address two zero-day flaws.
  • Flaws CVE-2024-44308 and CVE-2024-44309 could lead to arbitrary code execution and cross-site scripting.
  • Credits to Clément Lecigne and Benoît Sevens of Google’s TAG for discovering the vulnerabilities.
  • Flaws may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems, possibly in government-backed attacks.
  • Users are advised to update their devices to the latest versions immediately to protect against these threats.

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