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So, what are you waiting for? Go to Settings > General > Software Update and upgrade to iOS 15.7 or iOS 16 to keep your iPhone safe. This will most likely require your device to be running the latest version of iOS.” “It is not clear how long Apple will support iOS 15 for, and it’s also worth noting that the new version of MacOS is yet to be released, and this carries some exciting new features, such as the ability to use your iPhone as webcam. However, Wright says you should eventually move over to iOS 16. “Some prefer waiting for the kinks to be ironed out first, and that’s understandable,” he says. “From a security standpoint, iPhone owners need to update to iOS 15.7 or iOS 16,” says Sean Wright, an independent security researcher. However, he says there is no need to panic as the attack is likely targeted at a small group such as journalists or activists. “One of the Kernel vulnerabilities has apparently been actively exploited which means there has been a higher chance of a more dangerous hacking on targeted devices,” says Jake Moore, global cyber security advisor at ESET. So there you have it-both options are ok, but make sure you choose one.

I’ve updated to iOS 16 and haven’t had any issues yet, but others have reported minor problems. Of course, iOS 16 also fixes those 11 security issues, so if you want to try out the new features too, it makes sense to skip iOS 15.7 and upgrade.

If you fancy playing around with iOS 16, it also includes Lockdown Mode-a highly targeted security setting which makes your iPhone super-safe from attacks but also nearly unusable. Among the best include the ability to unsend messages and emails, Passkeys and Safety Check. The case for iOS 16Īpple’s iOS 16 is the latest and greatest software update and it comes with a bunch of brilliant new iPhone features. So iOS 15.7 is for people with older iPhones and those who are more cautious updating to new software versions.