High Security Alert Issued for Apple Devices by India’s CERT-In

The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), a branch of India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has issued a “high” security alert for users of Apple devices. CERT-In’s official website has raised concerns about several vulnerabilities that, if not addressed, could lead to unauthorized access to users’ phones and the potential theft of sensitive data.

Specifically, CERT-In has highlighted significant security flaws in the WebKit browser engine, utilized by browsers like Safari. This poses a serious risk to users of Apple products such as iPhones and Apple Watches.

Exploiting these vulnerabilities could enable attackers to deceive users into visiting harmful websites or opening malicious attachments. This could potentially grant unauthorized access to the user’s personal data and files, and even facilitate the installation of malware on their device.

The official note states, “Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Apple products which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, escalation of privileges or bypass security restrictions on the targeted system.”

In simpler terms, Apple device users are at risk of having their personal information stolen or their devices infected with malware if they are not cautious about the links they click or attachments they open.

This article has been indexed from CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents