{"id":75588,"date":"2024-08-09T14:00:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T14:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/28f86e057243c7f33aedee6057e4298d"},"modified":"2024-08-09T14:00:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T14:00:48","slug":"apple-rushes-surprise-ios-security-update-to-iphone-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.timesamerica.net\/apple-rushes-surprise-ios-security-update-to-iphone-ipad\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple rushes surprise iOS security update to iPhone, iPad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When an unplanned iPhone and iPad<\/span> software update gets pushed without warning, it usually means it is related to a serious security issue. Today is no exception. Apple has just pushed an alert to download the latest iOS 17.6.1 update without much detail except for these important words:<\/p>\n “This update includes important bug fixes and addresses an issue that prevents enabling or disabling Advanced Data Protection.”<\/p>\n While it offers you the choice to update now or update tonight, I recommend you do it now without waiting. Updates like these<\/u><\/span> are becoming increasingly frequent as bad actors find ways to compromise your safety, security and privacy on Apple products.<\/p>\n GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS – SIGN UP FOR KURT\u2019S NEWSLETTER – THE CYBERGUY REPORT HERE<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n