Security Checkup

Keep your iPhone 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.

updates with published security content for iOS

issues (CVE) Apple says may have been exploited

1021

CVE entries across those security notes — one fix can be listed in several updates

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.

CoreGraphics · CVE-2026-86950

“Processing a maliciously crafted file may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 27.”

Fixed in iOS 26.7.1 · 28 Sep 2026 ↗
dyld · CVE-2026-20700

“An attacker with memory write capability may be able to execute arbitrary code. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 26. CVE-2025-14174 and CVE-2025-43529 were also issued in response to this report.”

Fixed in iOS 26.3 · 11 Feb 2026 ↗
WebKit · CVE-2025-43529

“Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 26. CVE-2025-14174 was also issued in response to this report.”

Fixed in iOS 18.7.3 · 12 Dec 2025 ↗ iOS 26.2 · 12 Dec 2025 ↗
WebKit · CVE-2025-14174

“Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to memory corruption. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals on versions of iOS before iOS 26. CVE-2025-43529 was also issued in response to this report.”

Fixed in iOS 18.7.3 · 12 Dec 2025 ↗ iOS 26.2 · 12 Dec 2025 ↗

Settings to check on your iPhone

Each path is copied from Apple's User Guide. Open it on your iPhone, check it, tick it off — ticks stay in this browser only.

of 9 checked

Passcode
Sets or changes the passcode used to unlock iPhone.

iPhone with Face ID

Settings then Face ID & Passcode then Turn Passcode On

iPhone with Touch ID

Settings then Touch ID & Passcode then Turn Passcode On

Apple's wording and where it used to be
Face ID
Sets up facial recognition for unlocking iPhone and other options you choose below Use Face ID For.

Settings then Face ID & Passcode then Set up Face ID

Apple's wording and where it used to be
Touch ID
Adds fingerprints so you can unlock iPhone, authorize purchases and payments, and sign in to apps with Touch ID.

Settings then Touch ID & Passcode then Add a Fingerprint

Apple's wording and where it used to be
Stolen Device Protection
Requires Face ID or Touch ID, with no passcode fallback, for critical device and Apple Account operations, adding a Security Delay for the most sensitive ones.

iPhone with Face ID

Settings then Face ID & Passcode then Stolen Device Protection

iPhone with Touch ID

Settings then Touch ID & Passcode then Stolen Device Protection

Apple's wording and where it used to be
Find My iPhone
Turns Find My iPhone on or off; turning Find My off stops sharing your location and viewing the location of friends, devices and items.

Settings then [your name] then Find My then Find My iPhone

Apple's wording and where it used to be
Automatic Updates
Lets iPhone download and install iOS updates automatically.

Settings then General then Software Update then Automatic Updates

Apple's wording and where it used to be
Location Services
Lets apps and services use information about your location; you can turn it on or off overall or per app.

Settings then Privacy & Security then Location Services

Apple's wording and where it used to be
Allow Apps to Request to Track
Lists apps that asked permission to track you across other companies’ apps and websites and lets you stop all apps from asking.

Settings then Privacy & Security then Tracking then Allow Apps to Request to Track

Apple's wording and where it used to be
Lockdown Mode
An optional, extreme protection feature meant only for people who believe they might be targeted by a highly sophisticated cyberattack.

Settings then Privacy & Security then Lockdown Mode

Apple's wording and where it used to be

New iPhone? The Setup Companion's first hour covers security, account and backup.

Latest security updates

The newest updates Apple published security content for on iOS.

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 ↗
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 ↗
iOS 27

14 Sep 2026

126 security fixes (CVE)

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

Available for: iPhone 11 and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 4th generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Air 4th generation and later, iPad 9th generation and later, and iPad mini 6th generation and later

Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗
iOS 18.7.10

17 Aug 2026

131 security fixes (CVE) Some models only

This update provides security fixes for your iPhone.

Available for: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation

Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗
iOS 26.6.1

17 Aug 2026

35 security fixes (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 ↗
iOS 26.6

27 Jul 2026

97 security fixes (CVE)

This update includes bug fixes, security updates and optimizes the Spotlight index to prepare for iOS 27.

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 26.5.2

29 Jun 2026

38 security fixes (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 ↗
iOS 18.7.9

11 May 2026

49 security fixes (CVE) Some models only

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

Available for: iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPad 7th generation

Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗
iOS 26.5

11 May 2026

67 security fixes (CVE)

This update introduces support for end-to-end encrypted RCS (beta) messaging and a downloadable Pride Luminance wallpaper, along with enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone
More from Apple's release notes
- This update includes the following enhancements:
- End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging (beta) in Messages is available with supported carriers and will roll out over time. For more information visit: https://support.apple.com/109526
- Pride Luminance wallpaper that dynamically refracts a spectrum of colors, is available for download
- Suggested Places in Maps displays recommendations based on what's trending nearby and your recent searches
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 18.7.8

22 Apr 2026

1 security fix (CVE)

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

Available for: iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11 (all models), iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 (all models), iPhone 13 (all models), iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14 (all models), iPhone 15 (all models), iPhone 16 (all models), iPhone 16e, iPad mini (5th generation - A17 Pro), iPad (7th generation - A16), iPad Air (3rd - 5th generation), iPad Air 11-inch (M2 - M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M2 - M3), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation - M4), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd - 6th generation), and iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)

Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗
iOS 26.4.2

22 Apr 2026

1 security fix (CVE)

This update provides bug fixes and security updates 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 ↗
iOS 18.7.7

1 Apr 2026

26 security fixes (CVE)

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

Available for: iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11 (all models), iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 (all models), iPhone 13 (all models), iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14 (all models), iPhone 15 (all models), iPhone 16 (all models), iPhone 16e, iPad mini (5th generation - A17 Pro), iPad (7th generation - A16), iPad Air (3rd - 5th generation), iPad Air 11-inch (M2 - M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M2 - M3), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation - M4), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd - 6th generation), and iPad Pro 13-inch (M4)

Apple security notes ↗ Apple release notes ↗

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