Apple has released security updates to address flaws present in iMessage that could allow spyware to be installed on your Apple device with zero interaction from you.
If you are running system versions prior to those listed below, please update as soon as possible:
- macOS – Big Sur 11.6 or Catalina Security Update 2021-005
- Safari – 14.1.2
- iOS – 14.8
- iPadOS – 14.8
- watchOS – 7.6.2
How to find what system version you are running:
- Computer – https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201260
- iPhone/iPad – https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201685
More information from MalwareBytes: https://blog.malwarebytes.com/privacy-2/2021/09/apple-releases-emergency-update-patch-but-dont-panic/
Vulnerabilities Addressed: CVE-2021-30858 and CVE-2021-30860