iPhone and iPad owners were notified on Friday, February 21, about a software update available that includes a fix for a security bug in its iOS software.
The issue: current Apple iOS software has a problem recognizing digital certificates used by banking sites, Gmail, Facebook, and other encrypted connections. If they are using an Apple device on a public Wi-Fi, hackers can exploit the encryption problem and intercept email, financial passwords, and other personal information. In order to minimize the risk, users should install the latest updates.
In order to install the update on an iPhone or iPad, users should go to “Settings” then select “General” then select “Software Update”.How to Update Your Device
This vulnerability also impacts Mac desktop operating systems, and Apple is currently working on a patch for OS-X on Mac desktops and laptops. Until the patch is released, users of OS-X should avoid using the Safari web-browser, and instead use either Google Chrome or Firefox.