Apple reveals security flaws that could give hackers control of devices

Apple has urged users of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers update their operating systems after identifying serious security flaws that could allow hackers take over their devices. © Shutterstock

Tech giant Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of the devices.

Apple released two security reports about the issue on Wednesday, but the severity of the problem didn’t receive worldwide attention outside of tech insider publications until this Friday.