Still Using Older iOS, iPadOS, macOS? Your Apple Device Is Vulnerable To Long List Of Security Issues

With the introduction of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4 updates, Apple has added a number of new features for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, including Apple Intelligence support and others. More than that, the Cupertino major has addressed serious security issues that could leave iPhone, iPad and Mac users vulnerable to hacking and other threats if they’re using legacy operating systems.

Notably, critical security patches that retroactively fix three actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, affecting older versions of Apple’s OS were released by the company on Monday.

If you’re still using an older Apple OS, update now to avoid leaks of data and sensitive information along with other exploits.

Over 180 security vulnerabilities in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS have reportedly been fixed by Apple. The iOS 18.4 version included a caution to update immediately since it fixes a long list of 62 security flaws, some of which are critical. Around 120 vulnerabilities have been patched in macOS Sequoia 15.4.

The following are some critical issues that have been patched by iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4 updates:

• A flaw could result in apps accessing sensitive user data.

• Malicious app may access user’s private information.

• A Safari vulnerability could cause a website to access sensor information without user consent.

• A Siri vulnerability could cause apps to access sensitive user data.

• An attacker with physical access to a locked device could view sensitive user information.

• Sensitive keychain data could be accessed from an iOS backup.

• An attacker with USB-C connection to an unlocked device could access photos, and Hidden Photos Album may be viewed without authentication.

• An app could read arbitrary file metadata.

• Processing a maliciously crafted font may cause disclosure of process memory.

• A vulnerability caused passwords to autofill even after authentication has failed.

• Processing a malicious video/audio file may cause app termination or corrupt process memory.

• An app may cause system termination or file parsing may lead to app termination.

• Processing a malicious file may lead to a cross-site scripting attack.

• A malicious app could attempt passcode entries on a locked device.

• An app may be able to delete files without permission.

• An app could read sensitive location information.

• An app may be able to bypass privacy preferences.

• Visiting a website may leak sensitive data.

• Processing malicious web content may cause Safari/process to crash.

To update your Apple OS to the latest version, go to:

• iPhone/iPad: Settings > General > Software Update.

• Mac: System Settings > General > Software Update.