If you are an Apple device user and want to dodge a potential hacking, you must download the new software update for iOS and MacOS that the Cupertino-based giant has released.

Secure your devices by updating

  • According to a report, for users of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers, downloading the patch is critical to secure the devices.
  • The update fixes a key vulnerability called Broadpwn that allows hackers to “execute arbitrary code”
  • or take over your device via WiFi chips embedded in the device’s main processor.
  • Furthermore Nitay Artenstein, a security researcher at US-based computer security service Exodus Intelligence
  • exposed the flaw and said a hacker can target these devices for as long as they are in range.
  • Apple users can follow these steps to avoid hacking.
  • For iPhone or iPad users, go to the Settings menu and select General. From there, you press Software Update option and install iOS 10.3.3.
  • If you are a Mac user, head to the App Store and select the Updates tab. A prompt for macOS Sierra 10.12.6 is available and you can download it.
  • The same issue was detected in Android devices as well. Google patched the bug for the platform earlier this month, the report pointed out.

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