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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Alex Hern

Apple security flaw ‘actively exploited’ by hackers to fully control devices

A number of iPhones placed back to back
Apple released two security reports about the issue on Wednesday. Photograph: Apple/Zuma Press/Rex/Shutterstock

Apple users have been advised to immediately update their iPhones, iPads and Macs to protect against a pair of security vulnerabilities that can allow attackers to take complete control of their devices.

In both cases, Apple said, there are credible reports that hackers are already abusing the vulnerabilities to attack users.

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