Apple has issued an emergency security patch for older iPhone to fix a vulnerability that is being actively exploited.
Crooks are already exploiting this bug in old iPhones • The Register
The release is iOS 12.5.7 and the older devices impacted are:
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPad Air
- iPad mini 2
- iPad mini 3
- sixth-generation iPod touch
We are still regularly using at least two of the impacted devices – I was able to check this in our Cyber Security Master Document and we got them patched.
iOS 15 and 16 also got patches to fix this flaw.
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
My advice: Either you or your IT support need to check whether these issues impact your systems. You need to have a master document that details your systems, hardware, software, online, networks, back-ups, suppliers etc – so when cyber security (or operational) issues arise you and your support teams can quickly check if you are affected. From there you can take fast, effective action.
