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Apple Releases Rapid Security Response Updates for iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 to Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability [Updated]
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Jeez is there a new “actively exploited vulnerability” every couple weeks? Seems like iOS is becoming a bit like Windows in this regard, needing constant security updates
Maybe that’s the price you pay for higher market share? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I used to feel invulnerable using mac/iOS, not so much these days
As the family IT human it also makes me worried about my parents, who I migrated to Apple products for the increased security (and ease of use). Thankfully I’ve managed to get them to keep auto updates on… but for every patched vulnerability how many are still waiting to be found?
Maybe that’s the price you pay for higher market share? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I used to feel invulnerable using mac/iOS, not so much these days
As the family IT human it also makes me worried about my parents, who I migrated to Apple products for the increased security (and ease of use). Thankfully I’ve managed to get them to keep auto updates on… but for every patched vulnerability how many are still waiting to be found?
At least my $1600 monitor looks like a big iPhone with Facebook.
with the new rapid response we are basically having to update our phones every 2 weeks. A little ridiculous
Very simple fix for the Facebook problem. Go into the developer menu on Safari, choose user agent and then Other, it will come up with 16.5.2(a). Remove the (a) Everything will begin to work properly again.
UPDATE: never mind, the change does not survive a restart of Safari.
UPDATE: never mind, the change does not survive a restart of Safari.
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That fixes Messenger for me, but Facebook is just broken in a different way.
And it looks like Chrome is broken too, so it seems to be a system-wide problem. I would try Firefox, but Facebook is so annoying and broken when it comes to validating an unknown browser I give up.
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speedy update - no problem FB on iPhone or iPad - FB a LITTLE slow filling in.![]()
Apple today released Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates that are available for iPhone and iPad users running the iOS and iPadOS 16.5.1 updates and the macOS Ventura 13.4.1 update.
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Rapid Security Response updates are designed to provide iOS and macOS users with security fixes without the need to install a full software update. Today's updates address an actively exploited WebKit vulnerability, so it is a good idea to update as soon as possible.
iOS Security Response 16.5.1 is available through the standard Software Update mechanism in the iPhone or iPad Settings app, but is a quick update, requiring just a couple of minutes to download the update and then a quick restart for the install process. The macOS update can be installed through System Settings.
Once the Rapid Security Response update is installed, iOS 16.5.1 users and macOS Ventura 13.4.1 users will see an updated version of the software, and tapping on the version in the About section of Settings will display information about the installed OS version and the Rapid Security Response update. Those who want to disable Rapid Security Response updates on iPhone can do so by following our how to. The updates can also be disabled on the Mac.
Apple has been testing the Rapid Security Response feature since last year, with RSRs first introduced with the launch of iOS 16 and macOS Ventura.
Article Link: Apple Releases Rapid Security Response Updates for iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 to Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability
OK but not OK. On M1MBA, FB told me browser not compatible and going to a “simpler browser version”???? I’ll wait as it’s not a cramp on my day. Hope it just gets fixed so Safari will do FB ok. FB fine on phone/pad.![]()
Apple today released Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates that are available for iPhone and iPad users running the iOS and iPadOS 16.5.1 updates and the macOS Ventura 13.4.1 update.
![Rapid-Security-Response-Feature-1.1.jpg]()
Rapid Security Response updates are designed to provide iOS and macOS users with security fixes without the need to install a full software update. Today's updates address an actively exploited WebKit vulnerability, so it is a good idea to update as soon as possible.
iOS Security Response 16.5.1 is available through the standard Software Update mechanism in the iPhone or iPad Settings app, but is a quick update, requiring just a couple of minutes to download the update and then a quick restart for the install process. The macOS update can be installed through System Settings.
Once the Rapid Security Response update is installed, iOS 16.5.1 users and macOS Ventura 13.4.1 users will see an updated version of the software, and tapping on the version in the About section of Settings will display information about the installed OS version and the Rapid Security Response update. Those who want to disable Rapid Security Response updates on iPhone can do so by following our how to. The updates can also be disabled on the Mac.
Apple has been testing the Rapid Security Response feature since last year, with RSRs first introduced with the launch of iOS 16 and macOS Ventura.
Article Link: Apple Releases Rapid Security Response Updates for iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 to Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability
My daughter just told me her Facebook isn’t working right. It’s like a blessing in disguise 😂Facebook, Instagram, Zoom? Apple's really going all-in for Privacy First!
For me, the change doesn't even survive closing and re-opening tabs of Facebook.
Did Apple pull it? I updated my MacBook and iPhone upon release but had to wait until later tonight to apply it to my Mac Mini and iPad and it's not showing on either.
Seems like it. It was available an hour ago. Maybe to fix the 2MB update requiring 4GB storage bug.
Glad I wasn't paying attention earlier today. They definitely pulled the update. I didn't update anything and it doesn't show as available on any device.
Definitely going to start giving Apple's updates a wait to see from now on. Looks like they're taking a page from Facebook by moving fast and breaking things.
Definitely going to start giving Apple's updates a wait to see from now on. Looks like they're taking a page from Facebook by moving fast and breaking things.
I was wondering the same: it's not showing up on my phone and says that 16.5.1 is up to date.
If Apple pulled it just bc Facebook isn’t working… that’s a huge disappointment.
Idc about Facebook, give us the RSR!
Idc about Facebook, give us the RSR!
It's messing with other programs was well, like Zoom and Instagram
Had an update alert on settings but now it's gone in iOS updates.
That's why I like to wait. Will probably hold off on iOS 17 for at least six months.
That's why I like to wait. Will probably hold off on iOS 17 for at least six months.
That's to blame on Facebook and Zoom and Instagram though. Blocking access if they don't recognize the OS version number is absurd. They should block access if they *do* recognize it as a known-incompatible version.
Looks like it, updated my iPhone earlier while at work but no update showing up for my MBA.
Then there’s this, approx 11PM ET. Maybe it’s FB problem, not your security update?![]()
Apple today released Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates that are available for iPhone and iPad users running the iOS and iPadOS 16.5.1 updates and the macOS Ventura 13.4.1 update.
![Rapid-Security-Response-Feature-1.1.jpg]()
Rapid Security Response updates are designed to provide iOS and macOS users with security fixes without the need to install a full software update. Today's updates address an actively exploited WebKit vulnerability, so it is a good idea to update as soon as possible.
iOS Security Response 16.5.1 is available through the standard Software Update mechanism in the iPhone or iPad Settings app, but is a quick update, requiring just a couple of minutes to download the update and then a quick restart for the install process. The macOS update can be installed through System Settings.
Once the Rapid Security Response update is installed, iOS 16.5.1 users and macOS Ventura 13.4.1 users will see an updated version of the software, and tapping on the version in the About section of Settings will display information about the installed OS version and the Rapid Security Response update. Those who want to disable Rapid Security Response updates on iPhone can do so by following our how to. The updates can also be disabled on the Mac.
Apple has been testing the Rapid Security Response feature since last year, with RSRs first introduced with the launch of iOS 16 and macOS Ventura.
Article Link: Apple Releases Rapid Security Response Updates for iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 to Fix Actively Exploited Vulnerability
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Facebook just confirmed who was using the exploit…
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100% my initial thought. 😂😂