Google and Apple systems attacked by browser-lurking bugs

<img width="250" height="167" src="https://www.leaprate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Apple-hires-hackers-to-break-iPhone-15s-security-iStock-525488114-250×167.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" style="float: left; margin-right: 5px;" link_thumbnail="" srcset="https://www.leaprate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Apple-hires-hackers-to-break-iPhone-15s-security-iStock-525488114-250×167.jpg 250w, https://www.leaprate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Apple-hires-hackers-to-break-iPhone-15s-security-iStock-525488114-700×467.jpg 700w, https://www.leaprate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Apple-hires-hackers-to-break-iPhone-15s-security-iStock-525488114-768×512.jpg 768w, https://www.leaprate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Apple-hires-hackers-to-break-iPhone-15s-security-iStock-525488114-120×80.jpg 120w, https://www.leaprate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Apple-hires-hackers-to-break-iPhone-15s-security-iStock-525488114-245×163.jpg 245w, https://www.leaprate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Apple-hires-hackers-to-break-iPhone-15s-security-iStock-525488114-500×333.jpg 500w, https://www.leaprate.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Apple-hires-hackers-to-break-iPhone-15s-security-iStock-525488114.jpg 1254w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /><p>Researchers have noted that, due to Apple’s updated support for all iOS, macOS, and iPadOS versions, the bug may have been targeted at archaic Apple systems, presenting itself as CVE-2023-42916 and CVE-2023-42917. In a press release, the tech mega-giant stated:</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="https://www.leaprate.com/news/apple-hires-hackers-to-break-iphone-15s-security/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple</a> is aware of a report that this issue may have been exploited against versions of iOS before iOS 16.7.1.</p></blockquote>
<p>This episode of attacks follows Tuesday’s announcement when Google recognised a zero-day bug masquerading as CVE-2023-6345, which stemmed from an integer outflow targeting user content and processors. According to analysts, Chrome was hit with seven vulnerabilities – including the zero-day bug – meaning that the exploits were already entering user systems before the tech company learned of the breach.</p>
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<p>Following the attacks, both companies urged their customers to update support systems and web browsers, and to reboot their devices. Thankfully, users will also receive reminders to restart their browsers if they do not do so immediately. A spokesperson from Google noted that the bug resided in a web component called Skia and was reported by TAG’s Benoît Sevens and Clément Lecigne.</p>
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