Update your Apple devices. Right now. (1 Viewer)

[cosjobs]

From the Washington Post (warning- may be fake news)

Apple has released a software update to iOS and macOS that you should download right away.

The security update patches a dangerous vulnerability in WiFi chips that allows hackers to “execute arbitrary code” — industry-speak for taking over your device. Through the WiFi chip, a hacker may be able to assume control of your device's processor, the central computer that runs everything else.

To take advantage of the flaw, known as Broadpwn, all an attacker has to do is get within range of your WiFi device, according to Nitay Artenstein, the security researcher at Exodus Intelligence who discovered the problem and reported it. The flaw affects millions of Apple and Android devices; Google's Android team released a patch for that platform earlier this month.

 

[matttyl]

iOS update 10.3.3 just dropped yesterday, may not be fake news.

 

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It's not fake news. Definitely wise to update.  This flaw hit everyone (android/iOS). 

 

[General Malaise]

Woke up at 5am to my Android updating its software.  Good  heads up.

 

[Mr. Ected]

What is the number for the newest version of MacOS? I have 10.12.5. I have been having some issues with updating over the last several days, so I just want to make sure I'm at the right point!

TIA

 

[AAABatteries]

Joe - if I post anything ban worthy in the next few days it was hackers.  TIA.