device should update their devices to avoid any possible infection and breach of their privacy. Citizen Lab also recommends updating to the new iOS version immediately.
The exploit is currently logged as two separate CVEs, CVE-2023-41064 and CVE-2023-41061. If you’re someone in a role with an increased risk of being exposed to such exploits, Citizen Lab recommends using to avoid the exploit, as it should block the attack, according to Citizen Lab’s report. This kind of zero-click exploit is exceptionally tricky, as it doesn’t require any input from the user to infect the device. As such, simply receiving an iMessage that is infected with the exploit could allow bad actors to gain access to your device and spy through it. Because of the severity of this exploit, it is recommended that you update to iOS 16.6.1 immediately, even if you do not believe you are at risk.
That said, check all of your Apple devices, as a security update might be waiting for you. Below, Apple is expected to