Last week,
Apple with rather vague release notes claiming to include important bug fixes and patches. Now, two days later, the company has not yet added any specifics. This is unusual for Apple, which typically lists important security patches hours after a release, and suggests that the ones in iOS 17.4.1 could be significant. . The update comes two weeks after the release of iOS 17.4, which brought major changes to the in the
European Union, mostly around the App Store, with . The release notes for iOS 17.4.1 simply say, “This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users,” with a message to visit an Apple support page for additional information. The page, however, notes that details on the update are still “coming soon.” This is not a coincidence. And could mean several things. It’s possible Apple doesn’t want to risk disclosing details about the iOS 17.4.1 security patches before the company has concluded its own investigation. The update we received may have been a quick fix to prevent any further damage. “For the protection of our customers, Apple doesn’t disclose, discuss, or confirm security issues until an investigation has occurred and patches or releases are generally available,” Apple states on its . Another possibility, which I think is most likely the reason, is that Apple is currently working on patching the same vulnerabilities on the . On Thursday, we got the security updates to iOS, iPadOS, and VisionOS, leaving out macOS Sonoma. Mac users could still be at risk, and disclosing details about known CVEs in other products could leave a hole in Apple’s security posture. Regardless, users should update their devices immediately. The new security update is available on the following supported devices: ICYMI: Security headlines