Today, Apple released a software update addressing a number of major security vulnerabilities that, in the last week, have reportedly allowed hackers full access to the contents of a target's iPhone.
Apple urges all iPhone users to upgrade to iOS version 9.3.5 now, which you can do by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update, and hitting "Install."
“We advise all of our customers to always download the latest version of iOS to protect themselves against potential security exploits,” said Apple spokesman Fred Sainz in a statement to The New York Times.
According to the New York Times, the security flaws allowed some groups to access the texts, emails, call history, and contacts of a targeted iPhone, and could also steal passwords, record sounds, and track the user's location. The group that reportedly caused the security concerns would impersonate other companies to gain users' trusts, including Google, Al Jazeera, and even The Pokemon Company, which has of course gained prominence on mobile devices thanks to the release of Pokemon Go.
For a full breakdown of the reported security issues, read The New York Times' report.
Chloi Rad is an Associate Editor for IGN. Follow her on Twitter at @_chloi.
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