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title: Apple Users Critical Security Update
description: Apple has announced two critical vulnerabilities that could allow for complete control of an Apple device.
---

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# Apple Users Critical Security Update

- Posted on August 24, 2022

by [ Epoch Team ](https://theepochteam.com/news/author/epoch-team)

Apple has [announced](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222) two critical vulnerabilities that could allow for complete control of an Apple device. If you utilize newer iPhones, iPads, or Macs please be sure to read the following for security updates.

To address these vulnerabilities, please update your iPhone to iOS 15.6.1, iPad to iPadOS 15.6.1, and Mac to macOS Monterey 12.5.1 and Safari 15.6.1.

Google has also released patches for eleven security vulnerabilities for anyone using Google Chrome on Windows, Mac, or Linux. Please be sure to continue to update Google Chrome whenever possible, for the most up-to-date security patches.

Please [contact us](https://theepochteam.com/contact-us/) with any questions or issues!

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