Centre Issues ‘Severe’ Warning To Apple Users Over Multiple Vulnerabilities

Centre Issues ‘Severe’ Warning To Apple Users Over Multiple Vulnerabilities

SUMMARY

The affected software includes iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 17.6 and 16.7.9 and Safari versions prior to 17.6

The Vulnerabilities could allow attackers to access sensitive information present on devices, executive arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, cause denial of service and perform spoofing attacks

Apple has set a new June quarter revenue record in India, driven by robust sales of Macbooks

The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued ‘severe’ warning to Apple users about multiple vulnerabilities that could expose sensitive data, and allow hackers to take control of devices and disrupt services.

The central agency flagged these vulnerabilities in Apple software, including iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 17.6 and 16.7.9, macOS Sonoma versions prior to 14.6, macOS Ventura versions prior to 13.6.8, macOS Monterey versions prior to 12.7.6, watchOS versions prior to 10.6, tvOS versions prior to 17.6, visionOS versions prior to 1.3, and Safari versions prior to 17.6.

The CERT-In advisory on August 2 read, “Multiple issues had been reported in Apple’s products which could allow attackers to access sensitive information present on devices, executive arbitrary code, bypass security restrictions, cause denial of service and perform spoofing attacks.”

Amid the notice issued Apple users have been advised to update their devices with the latest versions.

Apple has set a new June quarter revenue record in India, driven by robust sales of Macbooks, according to top executives.

“We  set quarterly revenue records in more than two dozen countries and regions, including Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, the UK, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand,” Apple CEO Tim Cook had said during the firm’s Q3 FY24 earnings call.

Apple posted a 5% year-on-year jump in its revenue at $85.8 Bn for the fiscal 2024 third quarter ended June 29.

Apple is also reportedly looking to start manufacturing iPhone Pro and Pro Max models in the country, starting with iPhone 16 series, as early as this fiscal year, with Foxconn handling the production.

Beyond iPhones, Apple is also mulling over manufacturing another flagship device iPad through Foxconn.

The tech giant also intends to begin AirPods production in India early next year, with efforts to boost production of components for AirPod wireless charging cases through US-based contract manufacturer Jabil in Pune.

Apple aims to manufacture 25% of all its iPhones in India over the next 3-4 years, up from the current 14%. 

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