And, Apple has posted an urgent warning for people to update their iPhones to IOS 18.3.1. On February 12, 2025, Microsoft shipped an emergency update to fix a serious security vulnerability already being exploited in the wild.
It addresses a flaw in the Accessibility function that could allow a physical attack to bypass USB Restricted Mode on a locked device. Apple has only given limited information on the issue to prevent the vulnerability from being exploited by others, but it has said that the flaw has been used in highly sophisticated attacks on targeted individuals.
Apple’s support page emphasizes how serious this is, stating that users should update right away to protect their devices from a possible breach. The company has given no details of the attacks and what they are like, though the patch is essential to prevent further exploitation of iPhones.
Apple also released other updates alongside iOS 18.3.1 but experts of various fields warn of a possible Apple Intelligence bug that maybe could have been introduced without too much hassle. Apple iPhone users are strongly recommended to update their devices as soon as possible to secure and prevent possible vulnerabilities.
