A glitch in Apple’s mobile operating software 16.2 could allow thieves to track your location.
A blogger found out on his iPhone that his location was being tracked by a leading food company in Brazil. He downloaded the company’s app but never allowed it to track his location.
That didn’t stop Apple from sharing it with apps in violation of privacy settings.
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Advertisement for the iOS 16 software update. (apple)
Apple iOS 16.2 release could be in trouble
The location tracking glitch may have been resolved in the latest iOS 16.3 software update. A blogger who claimed his iPhone was being actively exploited no longer found his private details shared with the food company app after updating from iOS 16.2 to version 16.3 and then rebooting his iPhone.
apple release notes iOS 16.3 of iOS 16.3 appears to discuss this privacy issue, partly under the Maps section of the release, saying the following:
“Impact: Apps may be able to bypass privacy preferences
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved state management.
CVE-2023-23503: Anonymous Researcher”
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Front and back of Apple iPhone. (apple)
16.3 Software updates are available for the following devices
- iPhone 8 and later
- iPad Pro (all models)
- iPad Air 3rd generation and later
- iPad 5th generation and later
- iPad mini 5th generation and later.
Take a moment now to check the software version of your Apple iPhone and iPad. Even though you may have chosen the option to receive automatic updates, it’s worth forcing a manual update to iOS 16.3 and later for faster updates.
What to do to update your iPhone or iPad software
For iPhones and iPads:
- tap set up application
- tap General
- choose Software update.
If you see a software version of 16.2 or earlier, it is recommended to update to a newer version 16.3 or later to resolve the issue.
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iOS 16.3.1 is coming soon
Apple is reportedly working on another update, iOS 16.3.1, to be released in February. This release will likely more thoroughly address the tracking bug issue and address other issues related to iCloud backup failures that emerged from complaints raised in online support forums. One issue could revolve around how iCloud authenticates your device to the cloud, some of the sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Lock down your technology
As standard protection, you should deploy two-factor authentication wherever possible and use strong antivirus protection on all devices to help prevent hackers from easily gaining access to any of your technology.
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Top view of two iPhones, one showing the speaker and the other showing the camera. (apple)
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