{"id":584,"date":"2025-06-01T20:49:08","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T20:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mississaugaoffice.com\/?p=584"},"modified":"2025-06-20T09:44:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T09:44:06","slug":"warning-issued-to-anyone-with-an-iphone-over-urgent-security-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mississaugaoffice.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/01\/warning-issued-to-anyone-with-an-iphone-over-urgent-security-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning issued to anyone with an iPhone over urgent security upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Apple iPhone and iPad users should download the latest iOS upgrade (Picture: Zuma Press Wire\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Apple<\/a> has issued a warning to all iPhone<\/a> users over a security gap in the operating system. <\/p>\n

If you are one of 1.8 billion iPhone owners, your phone<\/a> will need an urgent security upgrade to keep your valuable information safe. <\/p>\n

Although iPhones can be pretty stealthy against some common bugs, Apple has identified a potential gap, which the latest iOS 18.5 update will fix. <\/p>\n

The gap could leave users’ photos, messages and private user data vulnerable to hackers if the update is ignored. <\/p>\n

Here are details of the latest iPhone fix and who should update urgently.<\/p>\n

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Even the latest iPhones, like iPhone 16, will need the system upgrade (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The software update is designed for all models after and including iPhone XS, meaning anything released after 2018. <\/p>\n

There is also an update for iPads, including the latest iPad mini.<\/p>\n

The iOS 18.5, which was launched on May 12, targets new Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that could be a way in for cyber criminals using malware. <\/p>\n

The malware could be hidden in a rogue image or video file, which upon opening could make an app crash or mess up your phone’s memory beforecausing glitches and even security risks, according to MailOnline. <\/p>\n

Apple said of the CVE-2025-31251 vulnerability and its impact: ‘Processing a maliciously crafted media file may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory.’ <\/p>\n

The malicious video issue, known as CVE-2025-31233, could also harm apps and device memory, Apple said. <\/p>\n

A representative from Safe Data Storage told the Mirror<\/a>: ‘Apple acted fast, but users need to act too. Updating your device is one of the most important things you can do to protect your private information. <\/p>\n

‘Tell your parents, your grandparents, your neighbour – anyone with an iPhone. These updates aren’t optional anymore – they’re your first line of defence.’ <\/p>\n

Apple experts have developed the latest upgrade, which will address the issue ‘with improved input sanitisation,’ the tech giant said. <\/p>\n

So next time your iPhone notification prompts you to update, it is worth doing – even if you have to clear up memory space for it. <\/p>\n

Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

For more stories like this, <\/strong>check our news page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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