As you may have heard, Meltdown and Spectre are serious security vulnerabilities present in virtually all computer chips. Apple has now release updates that address the Spectre vulnerabilities, while claiming that the Meltdown vulnerability was addressed. Continue reading to find out how these updates can protect you.
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Apple says that iOS 11.2.2 and macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 address the Spectre vulnerabilities. These patches are mostly webKit and Sarfari related. Also, Apple has released supplemental updates for older devices in order to address the possibility of an exploit.
To avoid issues and protect yourself, it is recommended that you only download software from approved sources. Also, Apple stated that the Apple Watch is not affected by Meltdown or Spectre. Remember to stay safe on the world-wide web!
To avoid issues and protect yourself, it is recommended that you only download software from approved sources. Also, Apple stated that the Apple Watch is not affected by Meltdown or Spectre. Remember to stay safe on the world-wide web!