Update your Mac, iPhone and iPad right now to fix critical security hole

Apple just issued a Rapid Security Response.
 By 
Stan Schroeder
 on 
iPhone security hole
You should take this one seriously. Credit: stnazkul/Getty Images

Apple just issued a Rapid Security Response for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, and that means you should update your devices as soon as possible.

Rapid Security Responses are urgent updates which are only issued when there's a critical security flaw in Apple software.

These latest ones, issued on July 10, will update macOS Ventura 13.4.1, iOS 16.5.1, and iPadOS 16.5.1. Additionally, Safari 16.5.2 on macOS Big Sur and macOS Monterey also got a security update.


You May Also Like

Per Apple's release notes, the security hole in question in macOS, Safari, iOS and iPadOS allows "arbitrary code execution" when processing web content, meaning that a malicious website can potentially install malicious software on your device. Worse, Apple says it's aware of a report that the issue may have been actively exploited by hackers.

If you want to keep your devices safe, go to Settings and check whether there's an update available; if so, save your work and install the updates as soon as you can.

Topics iPad iPhone

Stan Schroeder
Stan Schroeder
Senior Editor

Stan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything.

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You
Homeland security pushes social media giants to dox anonymous accounts critical of ICE
By Jack Dawes
Ice Police Law Enforcement - Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Agents - stock photo


Mac users can now get Microsoft’s best tools for just $10 each
Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021: Lifetime License

Bring Microsoft Office staples to your Mac for less than $9 each
MacBook keyboard

Clawdbot users are snapping up the Mac Mini — buy right now for under $550 at Amazon
the apple mac mini on a pink, purple, and coral-colored background

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 4, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Google launches Gemma 4, a new open-source model: How to try it
Google Gemma

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 4, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone
The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!