If you use an Apple iPhone, you should update its operating system immediately. Apple has released the iOS 18.3.1 update.
Keep in mind that iOS 18 or later versions are only available for iPhone XS and newer models; it cannot be updated on iPhones released in 2017 or earlier.
Updating to iOS 18.3.1 is crucial because it fixes a critical security vulnerability in iPhones.
According to Apple’s support page, this security flaw allows attackers to disable USB Restricted Mode and gain access to a locked iPhone.
The company stated that this vulnerability could be used to target specific individuals, which is why the update has been released.
USB Restricted Mode is a security feature in iPhones that prevents USB accessories from connecting to a device if it has been locked for more than an hour.
This feature helps protect user data by preventing unauthorized access through connected devices.
However, the newly discovered vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass this protection and access sensitive data.
For this reason, Apple strongly advises users to update their iPhones as soon as possible.
