iOS 16.7, macOS 13.6, and macOS 12.7 fix exploited vulnerabilities by attackers; update now

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iOS 16.7, macOS 13.6, and macOS 12.7 fix exploited vulnerabilities by attackers; update now
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If your device can't run iOS 17.0.1, Apple is also releasing iOS 16.7, macOS 12.7, and macOS 13.6 to older iPhones and Macs.

On Apple’s security releases page, the company explains some of the fixes these updates bring, as they impacted the Kernel, Security, and WebKit sections of iPhone and Mac devices.Impact: A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7.

So, if you can’t get iOS 17 or macOS Sonoma, make sure to update your old iPhone and Mac to the latest version to protect your data and devices, such as iOS 16.7.

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