Security News > 2023 > January > Apple emits emergency patch for older iPhones after snoops pounce on WebKit hole

On Monday, Apple released iOS 12.5.7 for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and sixth-generation iPod touch.

"Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution," Apple warned in the security update.

Apple patched the vulnerability in iOS 16 in December and iOS 15 in November.

While the iPhone bug is the most urgent, Apple also released software updates to fix flaws in its other products this week.

In addition to fixing a bunch of bugs, Apple also rolled out educational resources and a short film to promote awareness about how users can better protect their private data using Apple's built-in security controls, so long as you're not in China.

The whimsical short film "A Day in the Life of an Average Person's Data" invites users to follow Apple TV+ Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed through his average day, explaining how bad actors misuse data - and how Apple works to keep his personal information safe.

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