In a security article published by Apple on its website, details of the security patches included in iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 were mentioned. Accordingly, this update fixes vulnerabilities found in iOS accessibility features that had been actively exploited by attackers.

It is known that attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain physical access to an iPhone or iPad, potentially disabling USB Restricted Mode on the locked device. USB Restricted Mode is a feature that requires the iPhone or iPad's password to allow connection to a computer or other device via USB. Bypassing this system allows attackers to access user data stored on the device.
Apple also shared that there are reports indicating this issue may have been exploited in a highly sophisticated attack targeting specific individuals.
Therefore, software updates are crucial, helping to reduce the likelihood of being targeted by hackers and other attackers.
To update the software, users can go to: Settings - General - Software Update.
Additionally, regarding this issue, Apple has also released iOS 17.7.5 for some older devices with a fix for the same vulnerability. If you have a compatible iPhone or iPad, update immediately.
Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/apple-phat-hanh-ban-cap-nhat-ios-18-3-1.html







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