Apple Releases Critical iOS 17.1 Update to Fix 21 Security Flaws Being Exploited in the Wild

Apple has released iOS 17.1 to fix 21 security vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to take over iPhones. The update patches flaws in the iPhone Kernel and WebKit browser engine.

The vulnerabilities fixed in iOS 17.1 could let attackers gain full control over an iPhone and chain browser flaws for remote exploits, warns researcher Sean Wright.

iOS 17.1 fixes bugs including one that could expose passkeys, a new authentication method to replace passwords.

The update comes amid a surge in iPhone flaws being used in real-world attacks. Apple has also issued iOS 16.7.2 and iOS 15.8 to fix severe bugs.

Users should update to iOS 17.1 as soon as possible to stay protected before attackers can exploit the flaws that are now fixed.