Google and Apple Release Urgent Security Updates for Zero-Day Vulnerabilities - Межа

Google and Apple released a series of security updates for their platforms after zero-day vulnerabilities were discovered targeting an unspecified group of users.

On Wednesday Google released patches for several vulnerabilities in the Chrome browser; one of the bugs was actively exploited by attackers even before the patch. It was unusual that the company did not disclose additional details at the time.

However, on Friday Google updated the page and said the vulnerability was discovered by the Apple security team and Google’s Threat Analysis Group – a unit that largely tracks government hackers and spyware developers, indicating a possible government involvement in the campaign.

At the same time Apple released security updates for its core products, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, Apple TV, Apple Watch and the Safari browser.

According to the iPhone and iPad security advisory, Apple fixed two vulnerabilities which, according to the company, “could be exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targets that had devices up to iOS 26”.

that this issue could be exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targets that had devices up to iOS 26.

Such wording usually indicates that some clients and users could become targets of hacker groups that deploy zero-day vulnerabilities – tools used by government hacking divisions for espionage and compromise. This often concerns journalists, dissidents, and human rights defenders.

While the companies have not commented, the updates are already available for installation. Users are advised to check for the latest versions of software and promptly apply the fixes.

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai – senior author covering topics of hacking, cybersecurity, surveillance, and privacy.

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