Many Apple products including iPhone, Macbook can be hacked! The Center has warned the countrymen
Hackers can easily hack these devices by sending a fake link due to security flaws, CERT-In said. All the data stored in the phone, macbook can go into the hands of hackers.
The central organization ‘Computer Emergency Response Team’ or ‘CERT-IN’ has issued a warning about several Apple devices being hacked, including the iPhone. The central agency also said that the entire issue has been looked into on an urgent basis. “CERT-IN” reported that “remote code execution vulnerabilities” have been found in many Apple products.
As a result, experts believe that it is very easy for hackers to hack devices like iPhone or MacBook. According to them, due to ‘remote code execution vulnerability’, hackers will be able to control Apple products very easily from far away.
The Center has warned the countrymen
CERT-IN has warned that iPhone and iPad devices with operating systems older than 17.4.1 are more likely to be hacked. This version is available on multiple devices like iPhone XS, second generation iPad Pro. iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPad Gen 5 devices that have updates prior to operating system 16.7.7 are also at risk, according to the central agency.
According to CERT-In, hackers can easily hack these devices by sending a fake link due to security flaws. All the data stored in the phone, macbook can go into the hands of hackers.
However, there is no reason to panic after receiving this warning, said technology researchers. According to many of them, just update the software without fear. So it is better not to be careless in updating the software, experts said. Also, experts advise caution when downloading apps or software. Besides, they also advised to keep important information ‘back up’.
