Apple warns of flaw that lets hackers into iPhones, Macs

By AFP | Aug 19, 2022

However, Apple did not disclose whether it had information regarding the extent to which the issue has been exploited

[CAPTION]In this file photo taken on September 14, 2016 the Apple logo at the entrance to the Fifth Ave. Apple store in New York. Image: Don EMMERT / AFP [/CAPTION]

San Francisco, United States: Apple is warning of a flaw that is allowing hackers to seize control of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers, and is urging users to install emergency software updates.

Patches were released Thursday and Wednesday by the tech titan to fix what it described as a vulnerability hackers already knew about and may be taking advantage of.

"Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited," the Silicon Valley-based company said.

_RSS_Apple did not disclose whether it had information regarding the extent to which the issue has been exploited.

The technical description indicated that a hacker could use the flaw to take control of devices, accessing any of its data or capabilities.

Patches were released for iPhones, iPads and Mac computers running on operating systems with the vulnerability.