Apple is shifting to faster, out-of-band security updates for iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and Safari to shorten the window between patch release and delivery as AI accelerates vulnerability discovery and exploit development. Security experts say the change is necessary but still insufficient because many users delay updates, iOS lacks a robust third-party security framework, and attackers are now weaponizing flaws before patches are public. #Apple #iOS #Safari #OpenAI #Mandiant
Keypoints
- Apple is moving away from large bundled OS patch releases.
- The new patching pace is meant to counter AI-accelerated attack development.
- The June 29 updates covered iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and Safari.
- Rocky Cole said attackers now often exploit flaws before patches are public.
- Experts say iOS still lacks a strong third-party security framework.
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