Apple releases fix for iOS, macOS security flaw that could allow hackers full control of your devices

If you haven't updated your Apple devices recently, you should do that as soon as possible. There's a major security vulnerability found in iOS and macOS devices discovered by an anonymous researcher that could allow hackers complete control of your device. The bugs existed within WebKit, Apple's browser engine that powers Safari and applications. The company has already released patches to combat these bugs. You just need to update your device to get protected. Apple didn't elaborate on how and where the vulnerabilities work or came from, but security experts warn that it affects almost all iPhone devices and Mac computers running macOS Monterey.

According to the report provided by Apple, the first vulnerability allows hackers complete access to a user's device. It could allow attackers to impersonate the device's owner and run any software in their name. Meanwhile, the second vulnerability was found in the browser engines used by Safari, Mail, and other iOS applications. This issue could allow attackers to execute code that could download malware onto your device.

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