Apple Recalls Urgent iOS 16 Security Update for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Users
Apple users should exercise caution as vulnerabilities have been discovered in the latest iOS 16 software, affecting iPhones, iPads, and Macs. In response, the tech giant has released an urgent security update to address these exploits. While Apple regularly releases software updates to address bugs, introduce new features, and tackle security concerns, the concern here lies in the size of the update and its widespread distribution. This particular update is part of Apple’s Rapid Security Response program, which aims to swiftly address critical security issues on iPhones without the need for a complete download.
Urgent update
Apple released an urgent security patch for devices running iOS 16.5.1, iPadOS 16.5.1, and macOS Ventura 13.4.1. It was introduced as a fix for a WebKit vulnerability that could allow a hacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening websites containing malicious information.
Apple said: “Processing web content could lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
RSR updates are not full software packages, but small patches that can be installed quickly.
While this update was expected to fix things, it has actually broken the online experience for several Apple users who have faced issues after installing it.
Apple remembers the update
According to a Macrumors report, users started reporting issues while using websites like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. A warning about websites not supported by Safari appeared after installing the Rapid Security Response update.
If you want to know if the new update is installed on your device, go to the device settings and check the software version.
If the RSR update is installed, it should read macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (a), iOS 16.5.1 (a), or iPadOS 16.5.1 (a), depending on your device. Apple has since rolled back the update and users can downgrade to continue browsing websites.
This is not the first time that users have encountered problems with the new Rapid Security Response update. In May, Apple released the first RSR update, but several users reported problems installing it on their devices.
