Apple has made an update to iOS 16.3.1 available.

iOS 16.3.1, an update to Apple's operating system, fixes a security flaw that might have been used in the wild by hackers.

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The issue, according to Apple's support page, was in WebKit, Safari's web browser engine. The issue might make it possible for an attacker to run code on a victim's device.

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Herefore, iOS 16.3.1 resolves a problem in the Kernel that might have allowed an app to run arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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Just a few weeks prior to the release of the update, iOS 16.3 enabled support for using security keys for two-factor authentication.

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Just a few weeks prior to the release of the update, iOS 16.3 enabled support for using security keys for two-factor authentication.

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According to Apple, the problems only affect iPhone 8 models and later. Moreover, security upgrades for macOS 13.2.1, iPadOS 16.3.1, and Safari 16.3.1 were issued.

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On the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models, iOS 16.3.1 is expected to improve Crash Detection.

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Update your iPhone to iOS 16.3.1: How to Do It

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Go to Settings, select General, choose Software Update, and turn on automatic updates to install updates for you.

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Apple has made an update to iOS 16.3.1 available.

iOS 16.3.1, an update to Apple's operating system, fixes a security flaw that might have been used in the wild by hackers.

The issue, according to Apple's support page, was in WebKit, Safari's web browser engine. The issue might make it possible for an attacker to run code on a victim's device.

Herefore, iOS 16.3.1 resolves a problem in the Kernel that might have allowed an app to run arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Just a few weeks prior to the release of the update, iOS 16.3 enabled support for using security keys for two-factor authentication.

Just a few weeks prior to the release of the update, iOS 16.3 enabled support for using security keys for two-factor authentication.

According to Apple, the problems only affect iPhone 8 models and later. Moreover, security upgrades for macOS 13.2.1, iPadOS 16.3.1, and Safari 16.3.1 were issued.

On the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models, iOS 16.3.1 is expected to improve Crash Detection.

Update your iPhone to iOS 16.3.1: How to Do It

To manually update your iPhone, go to Settings, pick General, then Software Update. If you've enabled automatic updates, your iPhone will download and install the update while it charges and is connected to Wi-Fi throughout the course of the next night.

Go to Settings, select General, choose Software Update, and turn on automatic updates to install updates for you.