announce shiny new ironware was n’t the only affair Apple did yesterday . Amongst thehubbub of product releases , the folks at Cupertino also released a speckle to keep you safe from the decades - old certificate flaw FREAK .
The new patches for bothOS XandiOSshould clear up any issues wreak about by the exposure . If you need a refresher , the flaw is found in a poor implementation of the encrypted links between browser app and websites . A squad of security measures researcherswere able to launch approach from supposedly secure websites , forcing them to use weak encryption that usual that could be cracked within hours .
The iOS update requires users deploy the unexampled variation of the operating scheme , 8.2 . The OS X update is a mend for OS X Mountain Lion , Mavericks and Yosemite ; you ’ll get an update telling asking you to set up it . If you utilise Apple TV , you may also fend off the hemipterous insect by installing Apple telly 7.1 . Phew . [ Apple ( OS X)and(Apple ( iOS)viaApple InsiderviaEngadget ]
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