Apple advises immediate update to iOS 9.3.5 after discovering iPhone spyware
Apple has patched three high-severity iOS vulnerabilities that are being actively exploited to infect iPhones so attackers can steal confidential messages from a large number of apps, including Gmail, Facebook, and WhatsApp
The spyware has been dubbed Pegasus.
To protect yourself you must update to the latest IOS 9.3.5. Here’s how:
Make sure you have a recent iCloud backup
- Launch Settings from your Home screen
- Tap on General
- Tap on Software Update
- Tap on Download and Install
- Enter your Passcode, if prompted
- Tap Agree to the Terms and Conditions
- Tap Agree again
- Tap Install Now to begin with update
If you have any questions, ECHO can help