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Coverage dated August 17, 2022 to August 18, 2022

Consumer Alert: Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs. The software flaws could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices, Apple said Wednesday. The company said in a security statement that it is “aware of a report that this issue may have been…

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  1. Thv11

    Apple warns of security flaw affecting phones, tablets, computers (opens Thv11)

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    Thv11's feed description

    The software flaws could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices, Apple said in two security reports.

  2. The Buffalo News

    Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs (opens The Buffalo News)

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    The Buffalo News's feed description

    Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities Wednesday for iPhones, iPads and Macs. The software flaws could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices, Apple said. The company said

  3. WHEC Rochester

    Apple discloses serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs; experts urge users to update devices (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Apple discloses serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs; experts urge users to update devices.

  4. News West 9

    Update your phone: Apple discloses security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs (opens News West 9)

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    News West 9's feed description

    The software flaws could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices, Apple said in two security reports.

  5. WHEC Rochester

    Consumer Alert: Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Apple has disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs. The software flaws could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices, Apple said Wednesday. The company said in a security statement that it is “aware of a report that this issue may have been…

  6. Engadget

    Apple releases patches for major iOS and macOS security vulnerabilities (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    One of the flaws could give attackers full control of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers..

  7. Wyoming Public Media

    Apple warns of security flaws in iPhones, iPads and Macs (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. Experts advised users to install the latest software updates.

  8. NBC New York

    iPhone, iPad and Mac Users Urged to Update Software Now Due to Security Flaw (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Apple disclosed serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices.

  9. Forbes

    Apple Security Flaw Could Let Hackers Control iPhones, iPads And Macs—What You Need Know And How To Fix It (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Apple said the flaws could let hackers take complete control of a wide range of devices—including iPhones, iPads and Mac computers—and it has received credible reports that the vulnerabilities had been “actively exploited.”

  10. Digital Journal

    Apple warns of flaw that lets hackers into iPhones, Macs (opens Digital Journal)

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    Apple is warning of a flaw that is allowing hackers to seize control of iPhones, iPads and Mac computers. Install emergency software updates!

  11. FOX 5 New York

    Apple security update: Install iPhone, iPad, Mac patches now (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Apple detected serious security vulnerabilities for iPhones, iPads and Macs that could potentially allow attackers to take complete control of these devices. Security experts say everyone should update any Apple device they have immediately.

  12. FOX Business

    Apple discloses security vulnerabilities in iPhones, iPads, Macs allowing 'full admin access' to devices (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    Apple on Thursday released a security update disclosing that there had been certain vulnerabilities in some of its iPhone, iPad and Mac products.

  13. NBC News

    Apple warns of security flaw affecting iPhones, iPads and Macs (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Apple’s explanation of the vulnerability means a hacker could get “full admin access” to a device.

  14. The Times of Israel

    Apple warns security flaw gives hackers full access to iPhones, Macs (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Tech giant gives few details about how vulnerabilities discovered on devices, including iPads and iPods; similar flaws exploited in past by spyware firms such as Israel's NSO Group

  15. The Guardian

    Apple security flaw ‘actively exploited’ by hackers to fully control devices (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The vulnerability has affected various models of the iPhone, iPad and Mac, with experts advising updating products to secure them

  16. CBS News

    Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs that allows hackers to access devices (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Apple said the vulnerability would allow a hacker to impersonate a device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name.

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