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Apple Urges Immediate Update to Fix Critical Security Flaws

4/16/2025

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Apple has rolled out critical software updates (iOS 18.4.1, macOS 15.4.1) to combat two serious vulnerabilities that hackers have been exploiting in targeted attacks. These flaws in CoreAudio and pointer authentication could allow malicious code execution and memory manipulation. Users are urged to update their devices without delay to bolster their security.

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Apple has rolled out critical software updates (iOS 18.4.1, macOS 15.4.1) to combat two serious vulnerabilities that hackers have been exploiting in targeted attacks. These flaws in CoreAudio and pointer authentication could allow malicious code execution and memory manipulation. Users are urged to update their devices without delay to bolster their security.