Apple has published its first batch of “rapid security” patches, which are designed to resolve security flaws that are being actively exploited or pose a significant threat to customers’ safety and privacy.
Apple claims that ‘Rapid Security Responses’ provide significant security enhancements between software updates.
Rapid Security Responses are an innovative form of software release for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. They provide significant security enhancements between software updates, such as enhancements to the Safari web browser, the WebKit framework stack, and other essential system libraries. According to Apple’s support page, they can also be used to address certain security issues more swiftly.
iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1, and macOS 13.3.1 users will receive the urgent security update.
Once installed, a letter will be added to the software version, such as iOS 16.4.1 (a), iPadOS 16.4.1 (a), and macOS 13.3.1 (a).
Apple’s older software versions will not receive the fast security update.
By default, the user’s device allows Rapid Security Responses to be automatically applied and, if necessary, prompts them to resume it.
Verify that “Security Responses & System Files” is enabled by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates on your iPhone or iPad.
Choose System Settings from the Apple menu, then select General in the sidebar, and then click Software Update on the right.
Additionally, ensure that “Install Security Responses and system files” is enabled by clicking the Show Details icon next to Automatic Updates and then confirming that “Install Security Responses and system files” is selected.
APN Settings Team