Apple has released an urgent security update for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Watch users after researchers discovered a vulnerability that gives attackers full access to a device’s camera, microphone, messages, texts, emails, calls and more.
The vulnerability affects all iPhones with iOS versions prior to 14.8, all Mac computers with operating system versions prior to macOS Big Sur 11.6, Security Update 2021-005 Catalina and all Apple Watches prior to watchOS 7.6.2.
We strongly encourage you to apply this update immediately, if applicable.
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