Update iOS Now: CERT-In issues high-alert warning

The Indian government has released an important warning for iPhone and iPad users. Authorities have discovered specific vulnerabilities in Apple's iOS and iPadOS software, which attackers might exploit to gain access to personal data and possibly harm devices. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has rated the threat as 'high intensity' in their bulletin issued on May 12. Let's delve into the reasons for the government's alert. CERT-In has identified a significant vulnerability in iOS and iPadOS, linked to the Darwin notification system within Apple's CoreOS layer.

This flaw allows any app to access system notifications without authorization and share them externally. Exploiting this weakness, hackers can use a malicious app to attack and potentially crash the device. CERT-In has revealed in its report that this threat is looming over many older iPhone and iPad models, from the latest iPhone 16. Devices running older software versions are most at risk. If you're using an iPhone running iOS 18.3, you're at high risk.

iPhone and iPad users should take these measures soon

Apple recognizes its limitations and has issued a warning. To mitigate this risk, users are advised to update their phones promptly. To update, navigate to the phone's settings, select General, then Software Update, and install the latest version.

Additionally, iPads using versions earlier than iPadOS 17.7.3, like the iPad Pro 12.9" 2nd Gen, iPad Pro 10.5", and iPad 6th Gen, face potential threats. Devices operating on versions prior to iPadOS 18.3, including the iPad Pro 13", iPad Pro 12.9" 3rd Gen and newer, iPad Pro 11" 1st Gen and newer, iPad Air 3rd Gen and newer, iPad 7th Gen and newer, and iPad mini 5th Gen and newer, are also vulnerable.