![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/every-iphone-owner-told-to-update-settings-immediately-or-it-could-cost-you/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/iphone-red-alert-op.jpg&description=ANOTHER warning has been issued by cyber-experts for iPhone owners who still haven't updated their devices. Apple pushed out an important security fix for all iPhone models this week – and it's been branded "critical" by experts. Your iPhone has received a major iOS update that you should install as soon as possibleCredit: Apple / The Sun Earlier this week cyber-firm Sophos issued a warning, and now online security giant MalwareBytes has pleaded with users to update. The mystery bug – which could let hackers hijack your iPhone – is fixed in the new iOS 16.1 update. And it's already been exploited, according to insiders. "It's time to update your Apple devices to ward off a zero-day threat discovered by an anonymous researcher," MalwareByte's Christopher Boyd warned. "Apple's lack of detail means it's not possible to explain what to watch out for if you think your device may have been compromised. "The vulnerability affects the kernel code, the core of the software that operates the device. It can be abused to run remote code execution attacks." Christopher added: "At time of writing, there is very little you can do other than fire up your Apple product and make your way to the updates section. "There is no reason to panic, but no need to delay either." The best way to fully prevent the attack is to update to the latest version of iOS. That's iOS 16.1, which Apple delivered on Monday – introducing security fixes and some new features to boot. Apple "is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited", according to its security page. This type of issue is known as a "zero-day", because hackers can already use the flaw before Apple has had a chance to fix it. Cyber-security firm Sophos warned: "The 'clear-and-present danger' prize goes to iOS and iPadOS, which get updated to version 16.1. "Where one of the listed security vulnerabilities allows kernel code execution from any app, and is already actively being exploited. "In short, iPhones and iPads n){kind=link}
ANOTHER warning has been issued by cyber-experts for iPhone owners who still haven’t updated their devices.
Apple pushed out an important security fix for all iPhone models this week – and it’s been branded “critical” by experts.
Earlier this week cyber-firm Sophos issued a warning, and now online security giant MalwareBytes has pleaded with users to update.
The mystery bug – which could let hackers hijack your iPhone – is fixed in the new iOS 16.1 update.
And it’s already been exploited, according to insiders.