iOS 18.3.1 update fixes security flaw used in “extremely sophisticated attack”

Ars Technica
By Andrew CunninghamFeb 11, 2025, 10:17 am181 pts
Apple has released new security fixes for iPhones and iPads in the form of iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1. According to Apple's release notes, these updates patch an actively exploited security flaw in the USB Restricted Mode feature, which requires users to unlock their devices periodically to continue using USB…

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