Apple has been focusing on the security of its devices. One of the most critical actions to keep your Apple product secure is to keep its software up-to-date. Apple has rolled out security updates to older iPhones, iPads, Apple TV, and Watch series. The update consists of:
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- tvOS is 15.1.
- watchOS is 8.1.
- macOS is 12.0.1.
- iOS and iPadOS is 15.1.
iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1
Apple published iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1 versions, both of which include critical security updates to various core components of the operating system. Apple has patched several major security flaws that could allow hackers to do serious damage to the user and their data.
This update is available for iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation).
Customers can refer to the Apple Advisory to know about iOS 14.8.1 and iPadOS 14.8.1.
macOS Monterey 12.0.1
A completely redesigned Safari, a new Focus mode, Quick Notes, AirPlay to Mac, Universal Control to operate smoothly across different Apple devices (delayed), are among the new features introduced with macOS 12 Monterey.
This update is available for Mac Pro (2013 and later), MacBook Air (Early 2015 and later), MacBook Pro (Early 2015 and later), Mac mini (Late 2014 and later), iMac (Late 2015 and later), MacBook (Early 2016 and later), iMac Pro (2017 and later).
Customers can refer to the Apple Advisory to know about macOS Monterey 12.0.1.
macOS Big Sur 11.6.1
The macOS Big Sur 11.6.1 upgrade is available for Macs running the prior operating system release. The update is minor, but it is advised that all current macOS Big Sur users install it as it improves macOS security.
Customers can refer to the Apple Advisory to know about the macOS Big Sur 11.6.1.
2021-007 Catalina
Apple has released this Security Update for multiple vulnerabilities in the previous versions of macOS Catalina.
Customers can refer to the Apple Advisory to know about 2021-007 Catalina.
iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1
This update is available for iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation).
Customers can refer to the Apple Advisory to know about iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1.
Qualys Detection
Qualys customers can scan their devices with QIDs 610377, 610378, 375991, and 375992 to detect vulnerable assets.
Please continue to follow Qualys Threat Protection for more coverage on the latest vulnerabilities.
References
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/10/26/apple-issues-macos-big-sur-1161-update-with-security-fixes
https://www.macworld.com/article/547549/ios-14-8-1-and-ipados-14-8-1-critical-security-updates.html
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/10/25/apple-releases-ios-151-ipados-151-with-shareplay-vaccine-cards-in-wallet
