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Keep your devices secure

Does this affect me? Issues Apple says may have been exploited, the latest security updates and the settings worth checking — in Apple's own words, with a link to every source.

109

updates with published security content

4

issues (CVE) Apple says may have been exploited

6

platforms tracked — pick one for its fix count and checklist

Counted from the updates Osnivo has recorded since 15 September 2025, as published on Apple's security releases pages.

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What Apple says may have been exploited

Apple's own words from its security notes, newest first. If one of these applies to your version, install the update listed.

Settings to check

Pick your device for a checklist of security settings, with Apple's exact paths.

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Latest security updates

The newest updates Apple published security content for.

  • macOS Sequoia 15.8.1

    28 Sep 2026

    Apple: an issue may have been exploited 1 security fix (CVE)

    This update provides bug fixes and security updates for your Mac.

    Available for: macOS Sequoia

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • macOS Tahoe 26.7.1

    28 Sep 2026

    Apple: an issue may have been exploited 1 security fix (CVE)

    This update provides bug fixes and security updates for your Mac.

    Available for: macOS Tahoe

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • iPadOS 26.7.1

    28 Sep 2026

    Apple: an issue may have been exploited 1 security fix (CVE)

    This update provides security fixes for your iPad.

    Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • iOS 26.7.1

    28 Sep 2026

    Apple: an issue may have been exploited 1 security fix (CVE)

    This update provides security fixes for your iPhone.

    Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • visionOS 27

    14 Sep 2026

    124 security fixes (CVE)

    A new major release — see what changed in visionOS 27.

    Available for: Apple Vision Pro (all models)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • watchOS 27

    14 Sep 2026

    93 security fixes (CVE)

    A new major release — see what changed in watchOS 27.

    Available for: Apple Watch Series 9 and later

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • tvOS 27

    14 Sep 2026

    89 security fixes (CVE)

    A new major release — see what changed in tvOS 27.

    Available for: Apple TV 4K 2nd generation and later

    Apple security notes ↗

  • macOS Sequoia 15.8

    14 Sep 2026

    154 security fixes (CVE)

    This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.

    Available for: macOS Sequoia

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • macOS Tahoe 26.7

    14 Sep 2026

    153 security fixes (CVE)

    This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.

    Available for: macOS Tahoe

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • macOS Golden Gate 27

    14 Sep 2026

    210 security fixes (CVE)

    A new major release — see what changed in macOS 27.

    Available for: MacBook Neo (2026), MacBook Air with Apple silicon (2020 and later), MacBook Pro with Apple silicon (2020 and later), iMac with Apple silicon (2021 and later), Mac mini with Apple silicon (2020 and later), Mac Studio (2022 and later), and Mac Pro with Apple silicon (2023)

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • iPadOS 26.7

    14 Sep 2026

    82 security fixes (CVE)

    This update introduces Playlist Playground and Concerts in Apple Music, and 8 new emoji, along with other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPad.

    More from Apple's release notes
    • Apple Music
    • Playlist Playground (beta) generates a playlist from your description, complete with a title, description, and tracklist
    • Concerts helps you discover nearby shows from artists in your library and recommends new artists based on what you listen to
    • Ambient Music widget for Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing brings curated playlists to the Home Screen
    • Full screen backgrounds give album and playlist pages a more immersive look
    • Accessibility
    • Reduce bright effects in Accessibility Settings limits bright flashes on UI elements when tapped
    • Subtitle and caption settings are easier to find when viewing media, with real-time preview available directly from the captions icon
    • This update also includes the following enhancements:
    • Support for AirPods Max 2
    • 8 new emoji including an orca, trombone, landslide, ballet dancer, and distorted face are available in the emoji keyboard

    Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

  • iOS 26.7

    14 Sep 2026

    82 security fixes (CVE)

    This update introduces Playlist Playground and Concerts in Apple Music, and 8 new emoji, along with other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.

    More from Apple's release notes
    • Apple Music
    • Playlist Playground (beta) generates a playlist from your description, complete with a title, description, and tracklist
    • Concerts helps you discover nearby shows from artists in your library and recommends new artists based on what you listen to
    • Offline Music Recognition in Control Center identifies songs without an internet connection and delivers results automatically when you're back online
    • Ambient Music widget for Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing brings curated playlists to the Home Screen
    • Full screen backgrounds give album and playlist pages a more immersive look
    • Accessibility
    • Reduce bright effects setting minimizes bright flashes when tapping on elements like buttons
    • Subtitle and caption settings are available from the captions icon while viewing media, making them easier to find, customize, and preview
    • Reduce Motion setting more reliably reduces the animations of Liquid Glass for users sensitive to on screen motion
    • This update also includes the following enhancements:

    Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 8th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later

    Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

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