Apple issues iPhone, iPad update warning over security vulnerability

Apple has urged iPhone and iPad users to update their devices immediately to close a security hole.

The company has warned of a security vulnerability that hackers may already be exploiting.

The security issue was discovered by the Citizen Lab at the University of Toronto.

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Apple says users should update to iOS 16.6.1 or iPadOS16.6.1.

"Processing a maliciously crafted image may lead to arbitrary code execution," Apple said. 

"Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited."

To update your device go to the settings menu, select general and then software update.