Apple had recently launched the new iOS18.3 in the recent past. The users were expecting the brand to launch the new beta version of the upcoming next update But Apple recently launched a new iOS 18.3.1 with a fix in a recent update.
The patch comes in after two weeks of iOS 18.3 launch. While Apple’s reply did not clarify the details about what led them to launch a fix for the plat form. But as per Phone arena’s report about the same a security document on Apple’s website explains that the problem was a within the accessibility feature of iOS. The New fix and update has been focused to rectify the features and lapses that were being readily used by some attackers.
Details About The Rectification
The Core Issue involved a bypass of the USB restricted mode. This security feature would normally require a pass code to allow the locked iPhone to connect to a computer or other devices via USB. This lapse could have allowed a user with the physical access to your phone to download your data. These lapses allowed attackers disable this protection, opening the door to potential of stealing information.
Apple has acknowledged the security lapse, they communicated how this was a extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals” This suggested that the vulnerability already existed within the system and was used in the targeted way, not in widespread applications.
The Fix follows the larger 18.3 update that has fixes for issues such as disappearing keyboard, when typing a query to Siri, a change to the sue of italics on AI summarized news stories- which were criticized for showcasing fake news.
If you have a iPhone that is compatible with the new iOS you should update asap, you can do so by going to settings n then general and finally update software for 360 degree security for all.
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