Security Threat Alert! Apple urges users to update their devices immediately to patch a critical WebKit vulnerability (CVE-2025-24201) that could allow hackers to take control of your device through malicious websites.
March 14, 2025: 📌 What’s the Issue?
- A flaw in WebKit (Safari’s browser engine) allows attackers to break out of the web sandbox and access sensitive device data.
- Hackers can inject malicious websites that exploit this vulnerability when unsuspecting users visit certain pages.
- Apple’s Fix: The latest iOS update patches this loophole, but it has also introduced a new bug – some users report that Apple Intelligence is turning on even if previously deactivated.
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📌 Who Needs to Update?
🔹 iPhone: XS & later
🔹 iPad:
✔ Pro 13-inch, 12.9-inch (3rd gen & later)
✔ Pro 11-inch (1st gen & later)
✔ Air (3rd gen & later)
✔ Mini (5th gen & later)
✔ 7th gen iPads & later
📌 How to Update?
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1️⃣ Go to Settings → General → Software Update
2️⃣ Download & install the latest iOS/iPadOS update
3️⃣ Restart your device after updating
📌 What’s the Risk if You Don’t Update?
❌ Hackers can steal sensitive data through malicious web content
❌ Device compromise via Safari & other web browsers
❌ Potential access to banking & personal info
📌 Not the First Time! 🔄
📅 In February 2025, Apple issued a similar urgent security patch after highly sophisticated attacks disabled USB Restricted Mode on locked devices.
📌 Stay Safe!
✔ Update your device NOW 🛠️
✔ Avoid visiting suspicious websites 📵
✔ Keep your auto-updates enabled
💬 Have you updated your device yet? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️
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