Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Risk Warning Regarding Timely Updates to Specific iOS Versions to Prevent Vulnerability Exploitation

CoinFeed reported on April 3rd that, according to Zhitong Finance, the Cybersecurity Threat and Vulnerability Information Sharing Platform of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently detected attackers using exploit tools targeting Apple's terminal products to launch cyberattacks, potentially leading to serious harm such as information theft and system control. The affected devices include iPhones, iPads, and other Apple terminal products running iOS 13.0 to 17.2.1. Attackers use methods such as SMS, email, or website malware distribution to lure users into visiting web pages containing malicious code using the Safari browser. They then exploit security vulnerabilities in the terminal devices to implant remote control Trojans, steal sensitive user information, and gain root access and control. Users of Apple terminal products are advised to conduct risk assessments and promptly patch vulnerabilities by upgrading their devices and installing patches.