Apple releases important security patches for all its operating systems

The update is recommended for all users. Jason Cross reports

A pple has released a small but important update to all its operating systems.

The notes for version IOS and ipados 13.5.1, watchos 6.2.6, tvos 13.4.6 and macos 10.15.5 are practically non-existent: “This update provides important security updates and is

recommended for all users.” The IOS update also includes 13.4.6 for Homepod.

Typically, when Apple is so vague about a security patch, it is trying to make sure users have a change to update without tipping off hackers.

This latest patch is probably related to a new jailbreaking tool that apparently works even on newer hardware running IOS 13.5.

We can get a little more information by looking at Apple’s security updates page. The security update details for all these operating systems is exactly the same: “Arbitrary code with kernel privileges” is really bad. Yes, that’s one component necessary to jailbreak iphones and ipads, but it’s also a major security issue for malicious hackers, and an open window for the devices law enforcement and government agencies use to access the data on personal devices (with or without a warrant).

In short, you should take Apple’s word that this is “recommended for all users” seriously and update your iphone, ipad, Mac, Apple TV, Homepod or Apple Watch.