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Which? issues advice on news of Apple security issue

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Matt Knight, Which? Expert said:  "The idea of a personal device such as a mobile phone being hacked is incredibly worrying and this issue underlines exactly how important it is for smart devices to receive adequate support from the manufacturer to stave off threats. "Our advice whether you are buying a mobile, laptop or any device that is connected to the internet, is to check the manufacturer has a clear and long-lasting support policy before you buy - to ensure you'll be protected if threats emerge -  and switch on automatic updates so you always keep your device secure." ENDS
Advice to consumers: 
  • Apple has released a patch to secure this issue, so if you own any of the affected devices you should search for an update and install it straight away. 
  • Go to Settings > General > Software Update to download and install the latest software version for your device. 
  • For Apple Macs this should be macOS Monterey 12.5.1, or look for iOS 15.6.1 or iPadOS 15.6.1 on iPhones and iPads.
  • We recommend you also switch Automatic Updates to On if you haven't already done so.
Which? also has unique tools to help keep your devices secure: