Hacker News say update your Safari browser ASAP

8 March 2021.

Hacker News report that Apple have issued a patch to address a 'remote hacking bug' potentially affecting billions of its devices.

Apple users should check they are using the latest available release for their operating system and Safari browser.

See link below for more details.

Source: The Hacker News.

Read more: Apple Issues Patch for Remote Hacking Bug Affecting Billions of its Devices.

Update: 30 March 2021

Hacker News have reported another zero day attack against some Apple operating systems used by iPhones, iPads, iPods  and Apple Watches.

Read more: Apple Issues Urgent Patch Update for Another Zero‑Day Under Attack.

Update Safari to the latest release

By default the Safari browser should update automatically.

But to be on the safe side, you should still check you are using the latest release.

Recommended

Subscribe to The Hacker News newsletter when you visit the above link.

About The Hacker News

"The Hacker News (THN) is a leading, trusted, widely-acknowledged dedicated cybersecurity news platform, attracting over 8 million monthly readers including IT professionals, researchers, hackers, technologists, and enthusiasts."

Read more: About 'The Hacker News' Media.

Protect your device, browser & web connection

When thinking about website security, it is easy to overlook the:

• device (operating system) used to connect to your website,
• the way you connect (your web browser) to the internet, and
• how you connect (in the clear or via encryption).

Read more: Protect your device, browser & web connection.