Apple, a worldwide 1.8 billion iPhone user concerning an important security warning.
The company urged users to install the latest version of the iOS operating system (iOS 18.5). Because this update closes a serious vulnerability that can seize your personal information.
According to Apple’s statement, thanks to this deficit, malicious people (cyber pirates) can leak to your phone by sending a photo or video specially prepared for your iPhone.
If the phone is not up -to -date, your personal data may get your photos, messages, application content and even passwords into the hands of others if you open these files.
What dangers are there?
According to NTV’s news, Apple says these harmful files can slow down your phone, collapse applications and disrupt the device memory, and this can lead to cyber attackers to install malicious software.
These software can seize your phone not only your data, but also features such as phone camera and microphone.
“This update is not optional”
Data Safety company Safe Data Storege said that many iPhone users still think that their devices are protected against attacks, but this is not true.
An official from the company said in a statement to The Mirror newspaper, “If a photo that seems innocent is sent to you and your phone is not up -to -date, this file can secretly access all your data,” he said.
The same official said, ın inform your family, your neighbor, your grandmother. These updates are no longer optional. This is the first line of defense, ”he warned everyone.
Update is not enough: Pay attention to suspicious links
Experts say that the update is an important step, but it is not enough.
Unknown links in incoming e-mails and messages are not as important as update not to open the annexes.
James Knight, a 25 -year digital security expert, said it is vital to be open of spam filters and to update device software regularly. Knight said in a statement to Daily Mail:
“Update your phone, your laptop, even your smart refrigerator. Update everything. Check all your software regularly from your browser to your applications. This is really important.”
