The already exploited flaw is in the iPhone’s Kernel, the heart of the operating system, and it’s possible this could be chained together with one of the other vulnerabilities to take over your iPhone.Īpple describes the flaw as allowing an application to execute arbitrary code with Kernel privileges.

But take note-the iOS 15.7 update is an important one, as it fixes 11 security issues, one of which is being used by adversaries in real-life attacks on iPhones. This time, the choice of whether to update to iOS 16 is yours.

September 12 update: Apple launches iOS 16-and iOS 15.7 Meanwhile, in Photos, your Hidden and Recently Deleted albums are locked by default and can be unlocked using Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. Firstly, apps will ask for permission before accessing the pasteboard to paste content from another app. Several other iOS 16 privacy and security features are also worth noting. Using Safety Check, you can reset the access you’ve granted others, change system privacy permissions for apps, and restrict Messages and FaceTime to the device. More broadly, it can be used as a quick check to help lock down your iPhone. Safety Check is a useful privacy feature available in iOS 16 aimed at those who may be at risk from a controlling or abusive partner. Unfortunately, Lockdown Mode makes your device almost unusable, so approach it cautiously. The idea of the feature is to lock down your iPhone so much that it won’t be targeted by spyware. Apple says Lockdown Mode provides “extreme protection for the very small number of users who face grave, targeted threats to their digital security.” Lockdown Mode is, in reality, something that makes great headlines for Apple as it launches iOS 16, but most of us won’t use it.

Apple’s iOS 16 will launch any minute now after being confirmed at the iPhone maker’s Fall event.

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