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Apple rolls out iOS and iPadOS updates for older devices
The update patches kernel and WebKit flaws exploited since February 2025 by threat groups including state-backed actors, securing older devices against remote code execution.
- Apple released iOS 16.7.15, iOS 15.8.7, iPadOS 16.7.15, and iPadOS 15.8.7 on March 11, 2026, citing important security fixes.
- After last week's Coruna disclosure by Google and iVerify, the exploit chained five full iOS exploit chains and 23 vulnerabilities targeting iOS 13 through iOS 17.2.1.
- Apple's security notes state the updates fix kernel and WebKit vulnerabilities tied to Coruna, including CVE-2023-43010 and CVE-2024-23222, affecting iPhone 6s through iPhone X and several iPad models.
- The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency ordered federal agencies to patch iOS devices by March 26 under BOD 22-01, emphasizing the risks of CVE-2023-43010.
- GTIG researchers report Coruna has been used since February 2025 by UNC6353 and UNC6691, with some fixes backported from patches issued September 18, 2023, and January 22, 2024.
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Apple Releases New Versions of iOS for Older iPhones
Apple today released iOS 16.7.15, iPadOS 16.7.15, iOS 15.8.7, and iPadOS 15.8.7, updates designed for older iPhones and iPads that are not able to run newer versions of iOS and iPadOS. iPhone and iPad users can install the updates by opening up the Settings app, going to General, and selecting the Software Update option. Those with automatic updates turned on will see the new software installed automatically in the coming days. According to Appl…
Apple has Rolled out Critical Security Updates for Older Devices like the iPhone 6s and 7
Apple has issued a significant software update for several older devices, including the iPhone 6s and iPhone 7. This update is part of a response to recent findings by Google and iVerify regarding a sophisticated exploit kit named Coruna, which poses security risks to these devices. The latest update incorporates critical security enhancements for devices that cannot support newer versions of iOS, specifically iOS 16.7.15, iOS 15.8.7, iPadOS 16.…
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Google researchers have uncovered an iOS exploit kit used in crypto phishing attacks targeting Apple iPhone users, deploying malicious toolkits through fake crypto websites to steal wallet seed phrases and sensitive financial data. According to CoinDesk, the kit dubbed Coruna targets devices running iOS versions 13.0 through 17.2.1 and contains five exploit chains totalling 23 […] The post DeepSnitch AI vs Pepeto Debate Ends as Google Uncovers i…
Apple has just released iOS 16.7.15 and iOS 15.8.7 for the old iPhone and iPad. These updates are correcting vulnerabilities actively exploited by Coruna, an espionage kit that combines 23 vulnerabilities to compromise a device simply by uploading a web page, I was talking about it here. If you still have an iPhone 6s, 7, 8 or X, the update is urgent. Where does Coruna come from? Google and iVerify released the Coruna kit on March 3. It consists…
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