iPhone warning: A silent threat may already be on your device
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You may not see it, but it's there.
A highly advanced cyber attack is quietly targeting Apple devices right now—and your iPhone could be at risk.
Apple has issued an urgent warning to all users: update your device immediately to avoid falling victim to what it calls an “extremely sophisticated” breach.
This isn’t a drill or just another routine patch.
Apple confirmed that attackers exploited two newly discovered zero-day vulnerabilities—serious flaws that allowed hackers to infiltrate devices before a fix even existed.
Although the attack was aimed at specific individuals, Apple is urging all users to update as a protective measure.
If you haven’t enabled automatic updates, now is the time. The latest patch—iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1—could be the barrier between your personal data and a full-blown cyber breach.
This threat isn’t limited to new models—it affects a wide range of Apple products.
Check to see if yours is on the list:
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The two vulnerabilities—CVE-2025-31200 and CVE-2025-31201—are particularly worrisome.
The first, hidden within CoreAudio, could be exploited by something as simple as playing a tampered audio file.
Imagine tapping an innocent-looking MP3, only for it to hand over control of your phone to a hacker.
The second flaw is in RPAC, a memory protection feature called Pointer Authentication.
Hackers could bypass it entirely, injecting malicious code and seizing control of your device—stealing passwords, personal photos, or worse.
This year alone, Apple has had to patch five zero-day vulnerabilities.
Each one offered a path for hackers to exploit before being sealed—but only if users installed the updates.
That's why tech experts stress it time and again: staying current is your first line of defense.
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A highly advanced cyber attack is quietly targeting Apple devices right now—and your iPhone could be at risk.
Apple has issued an urgent warning to all users: update your device immediately to avoid falling victim to what it calls an “extremely sophisticated” breach.
This isn’t a drill or just another routine patch.
Apple confirmed that attackers exploited two newly discovered zero-day vulnerabilities—serious flaws that allowed hackers to infiltrate devices before a fix even existed.
Although the attack was aimed at specific individuals, Apple is urging all users to update as a protective measure.
Apple confirmed that attackers exploited two newly discovered zero-day vulnerabilities. Image Source: Bagus Hernawan / Unsplash
If you haven’t enabled automatic updates, now is the time. The latest patch—iOS 18.4.1 and iPadOS 18.4.1—could be the barrier between your personal data and a full-blown cyber breach.
This threat isn’t limited to new models—it affects a wide range of Apple products.
Check to see if yours is on the list:
- iPhone XS and later
- iPad Pro 13-inch and 13.9-inch (3rd gen and later)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st gen and later)
- iPad Air (3rd gen and later)
- iPad (7th gen and later)
- iPad mini (5th gen and later)
- Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K (all models)
- Apple Vision Pro
Read more about Apple: iPhone users beware: Hackers can steal your data with this bug—learn how to defend your phone now!
The two vulnerabilities—CVE-2025-31200 and CVE-2025-31201—are particularly worrisome.
The first, hidden within CoreAudio, could be exploited by something as simple as playing a tampered audio file.
Imagine tapping an innocent-looking MP3, only for it to hand over control of your phone to a hacker.
The second flaw is in RPAC, a memory protection feature called Pointer Authentication.
Hackers could bypass it entirely, injecting malicious code and seizing control of your device—stealing passwords, personal photos, or worse.
This year alone, Apple has had to patch five zero-day vulnerabilities.
Each one offered a path for hackers to exploit before being sealed—but only if users installed the updates.
That's why tech experts stress it time and again: staying current is your first line of defense.
Read next: Protect your money: The new iPhone text scam that bypasses your bank's defenses–how can you stay safe?
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