UAE issues Apple security alert, urges residents to update devices

The UAE's Cyber Security Council has issued an alert on security vulnerabilities that have been detected in certain Apple devices.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the authority said that three security vulnerabilities were detected in some products.

The alert said: "Three security vulnerabilities have been detected in Apple products, targeting iPhone 8 and later, iPad Mini 5th generation and newer, macOS Monterey and later on Mac devices, and Apple Watch from version 4 and later."

The authority has asked residents to update their Apple devices to ensure complete protection.

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