"A software bug called "Gotofail" currently affects every single
Apple device, whether it's an iPhone, iPad, or desktop or laptop
computer. If you have not updated your machine in the last few days,
your Apple device is currently vulnerable.
Apple revealed that the security flaw in its iOS operating system for iPhone and iPad
affects encryption. That's how data gets sent over the Internet without
you having to worry about people reading your emails or stealing your
credit card number when you buy something from Amazon.
The name "Gotofail" is a reference to the "goto" computer command.
A fix recently went out to iOS customers that renders this bug a non-issue, so if you haven't updated your iPhone or iPad's software recently, be sure to do so. There's a full guide right here,
but you'll want to plug your phone in as if you're charging it, open
the Settings app, select "General," then "Software Update," and follow
the instructions that appear.
OS X users are still waiting for a fix. Official word from Apple is that it will come "very soon."
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