If you use an older Apple device you should urgently download the latest update as you may be vulnerable to hackers.
The American tech giant has identified a number of bugs, including one which has a 'zero-day' rating. This rating means that hackers are aware of the flaw and are actively exploiting it.
Those with affected devices, which includes the iPhone 7 and iPhone SE, should immediately go to settings and download an update called iOS 15.7.4, reports the Mirror.
According to Apple, the bugs could allow hackers to "access user-sensitive data", "execute arbitrary code" and "access information about a user’s contacts."
"Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution," said the company. "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited."
Essentially, the vulnerabilities could allow a malicious app to execute code which could steal data such as photos, location and private messages if downloaded.
The update impacts the following Apple devices:
- iPhone 6s (all models)
- iPhone 7 (all models)
- iPhone SE (1st generation)
- iPad Pro (all models)
- iPad Air 2 and later
- iPad 5th generation and later
- iPad mini 4 and later
- iPod touch (7th generation)
Those with newer devices that are up-to-date with IOS releases should be safe as Apple introduced a patch for all of the bugs mentioned above back in February.
How to check for IOS updates
All you have to do is head to Settings > General then tap Software Update . Here you should see any pending upgrades that Apple has released to your device.
Just make sure your phone has more than 50 percent charge and is linked to Wi-Fi as Apple's iOS updates are usually large and so can eat into your mobile data allowance.
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