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sprinkleeninow

(20,546 posts) Thu Aug 18, 2022, 09:04 PM Aug 2022

Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs (Just came on local news.)

https://beta.ctvnews.ca/national/sci-tech/2022/8/18/1_6033056.amp.html

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Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs (Just came on local news.) (Original Post) sprinkleeninow Aug 2022 OP

This means the problem is likely in a key Apple app: Tetrachloride Aug 2022 #1

I just thought I'd share. I have no Apple devices, but as a reminder it behooves one to 'update' sprinkleeninow Aug 2022 #5

Avoid online financial transactions on those devices Tetrachloride Aug 2022 #2

Thanks! MLAA Aug 2022 #3

The purported remedy is to update. n/t KatK Aug 2022 #4

My phone says there's an update TrogL Aug 2022 #6

From 11 Months Ago ItsjustMe Aug 2022 #7

Tetrachloride

(8,447 posts)

1. This means the problem is likely in a key Apple app:

Reply to sprinkleeninow (Original post)

Thu Aug 18, 2022, 09:23 PM

Aug 2022

mail, safari or messages as an entry point. I presume that its a bug not confined to cellular operations.

(Additional areas of concern in theory include: App Store, keychains, USB, Bluetooth.)

Turn off Javascript in Safari is a key trick. (this will disable K and R in DU. so, i turn javascript on briefly).

Ad blockers are also a help.

Update other browsers if you have them.

Reboot your phone.

sprinkleeninow

(20,546 posts)

5. I just thought I'd share. I have no Apple devices, but as a reminder it behooves one to 'update'

Reply to Tetrachloride (Reply #1)

Thu Aug 18, 2022, 10:14 PM

Aug 2022

religiously always.

Thank you for additional input.👍

Tetrachloride

(8,447 posts)

2. Avoid online financial transactions on those devices

Reply to sprinkleeninow (Original post)

Thu Aug 18, 2022, 09:29 PM

Aug 2022

for a while.

Avoid Facebook Messenger.

I personally avoid Telegram and have turned it off. I may delete it. Some settings of Telegram essentially invite spam.