
How to check for IOS updatesĪll you have to do is head to Settings > General then tap Software Update. Those with newer devices that are up-to-date with IOS releases should be safe as Apple introduced a patch for all of the bugs mentioned above back in February. The update impacts the following Apple devices: Hackers can access your data using malicious apps (Image: Getty Images)Įssentially, the vulnerabilities could allow a malicious app to execute code which could steal data such as photos, location and private messages if downloaded. "Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited." "Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution," said the company.

This rating means that hackers are aware of the flaw and are actively exploiting it.

The American tech giant has identified a number of bugs, including one which has a 'zero-day' rating. If you use an older Apple device you should urgently download the latest update as you may be vulnerable to hackers.
