Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi-Fi Attack

X

Apple has issued a security update to prevent attackers from taking over iOS devices using a Wi-Fi vulnerability.

If left unfixed, the vulnerability could allow “an attacker within range” to “execute arbitrary code on the Wi-Fi chip” according to Apple, potentially enabling them to take control of the device.

This security flaw dubbed ‘Broadpwn’ is linked to the Broadcom Wi-Fi chips featured in many iOS devices.

Apple isn’t the only manufacturer affected by the issue, as Google issued a patch earlier this month for the same problem, which it described as a “critical security vulnerability”, in Android devices from manufacturers like Samsung, HTC and LG.

All of Apple’s existing iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models are affected, along with all previous models dating back since the iPhone 5 and the iPad 4th generation, both released in 2012, as well as the iPod touch 6th generation released in 2015.

Owners of these Apple devices can download an update to iOS 10.3.3 now that “includes bug fixes and improves the security of your iPhone or iPad” according to Apple’s release notes.

728x90 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
Hisense KV BannerAd 728 90 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
Westan 728x90px Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
Px7 S3 728x90 1 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
ELX DIG Crosscat Promo 728x90 Mar25 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
AU X8 Banner 728x90 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
728x90 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
hitachi banner 728x90 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
728x90 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
Flick of a switch 728x90 1 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
FA 979 HN MDF SG14 14gen 728x90 1 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
GOTHAM 728px x 90px Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
Arlo EOFY25 728x90 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
MaxRanger4K Leaderboard 728x90 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
BEL2535 BPB024 4SQ Banners 728x90 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
Skullcandy 728x90 1 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
241211 SAV Ruark CNewsJan Leader Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
JBL TourPro3 728x90 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
728 x 90 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
HAIER Series 600 FLW HPD Pairs 728x90 1 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
Uniden Channelnews SoloX July 2024 728x90 1 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
ChannelNews AZ100 728x90 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
BlueAnt 4SQM PumpAirUltra 728x90px Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
Marshall 728x90 1 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack
728X90 1 Millions Of Apple Devices Vulnerable To Wi Fi Attack

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE