Apple have sent out an urgent warning to millions of iPhone users to get them to check their settings for security updates now.
The technology giants has just pushed out an security upgrade to millions of iPhones, which will fix two serious glitches in the system, reports the Mirror.
The reason this update is so important is because Apple confirmed that these bugs may have already been "actively exploited" by cyber hackers - who would use them to attack the smartphones.
In their release notes, Apple have said that both glitches allow the execution of arbitrary code - which allows hackers to perform tasks on the devices without the owner's permission.
The first glitch uses applications as a way of performing the attack, and the second bug could be initiated through maliciously-crafted web content.
And while these two bugs sound pretty terrifying, the latest iOS 16.5.1 update will ensure that no future attacks will take place - which is why it is so important to keep your devices up to date.
Along with sorting the duo of security bugs, Apple also noted that this release fixes an issue that prevents charging with Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter.
In order to check your phone is fully updated, follow these instructions:
- Go to Settings
- Head to General
- Click Software Update
If your iPhone has already downloaded and installed the iOS 16.5.1 update, it will show here. If a lower number is showing, it is time to download the latest update.
This news comes as Apple gets ready to launch their latest iOS, iOS 17.
This brand new update will include a plethora of changes, like StandBy Mode, a Journal app, improved messaging services and new contact cards.
There will also be an option to share numbers easily with new contacts via a NameDrop update - which will swap details when two devices are near one another.
No official release date has been announced but it is expected to launch on devices by September this year.
Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, said: "With iOS 17, we’ve made iPhone more personal and intuitive by deeply considering the features we all rely on every day."
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