Apple Issues Urgent Lock Screen Warnings for Unpatched iPhones and iPads

Apple is issuing urgent lock screen warnings to users of unpatched iPhones and iPads running outdated iOS and iPadOS versions, alerting them to active web-based exploits targeting their devices. The notifications explicitly urge immediate installation of critical software updates to mitigate the threat. No specific CVE IDs, technical details about the exploits, or dates for the attacks were provided in the notice. The warnings are delivered directly via lock screen alerts, emphasizing the risk of ongoing attacks. The impacted devices include those not updated to the latest iOS or iPadOS releases. The source of the exploits or the attackers’ identities was not disclosed.