How Apple Watch security flaw; Government instruction to update immediately!

Highlights:

A security flaw in the Apple Watch

Urgent government to update immediately

Let's see what updating Watch OS does

Apple WatchOS 8.7: Apple has released the WatchOS 8.7 update for its Watch users. This is the sixth major update for the watchOS 8 operating system. This new update is launched from September 2021.

The Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-In), under the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has identified several vulnerabilities in Apple WatchOS versions. It also mentioned that it could pose a threat to user data security.

According to information released by CERT-In, vulnerabilities in Apple Watch include buffering scripts in AppleAVD component, authentication issue in Apple Mobile File Integrity (AMFI) component, out-of-bounds writing in audio, WebKit, issue in ICU component.

Further, "These vulnerabilities are convenient for hackers. Users can easily steal information. All the bugs have been identified," CERT-In said in its report.

 

Apple Watch OS new update

In this context, Apple released a software update on July 20, 2022. It is supposed to fix many vulnerabilities. Apple Watch Series 3 and above users should update to the latest WatchOS 8.7 operating system.

Apple has said that this is the only way to keep the smart watch safe. Apple also advises users to update immediately when new versions are available. Notably, the company recently launched its new Apple Watch Series 7 smartwatches.

 

Let's see how to update the Apple Watch operating system

First, make sure your Apple Watch is connected to Wi-Fi

After this go to Settings page

There you will find Software Update under General Settings

Click on it

Download and install the new operating system update

Apple Watch Series 5 details

Features Waterproof, Fitness Tracking

Design Rectangular, Curved Dial Design

Display 1.78 Inch (4.52 c m ) LTPO OLED Display

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Apple Watch Series 5 details

Summary

Indian price is ₹ 40,900

Features Waterproof, Fitness Tracking

Design Rectangular, Curved Dial Design

Display 1.78 Inch (4.52 Cm) ​​LTPO OLED Display

General

Operating System Watch OS V6

Box Contents Smart Watch, Strap, Magnetic Charging Cable, USB Power Adapter, Warranty Card, User Manual

Model Watch Series 5

Brand Apple

Multimedia

Music Player Yes

Speaker Yes

Sensors

GPS Yes With A-GPS, Galileo, Glonass, QZSS

Light Yes

Accelerometer Yes

Gyro Yes

Activity tracker

Heart Rate Yes

Steps Yes

Calories Intake Burned Yes

Connectivity

Wireless Protocol Yes Wi-Fi 802.11, B/G/N

Navigation Yes

NFC Yes

Bluetooth Yes V5.0, A2DP, BLE

USB Connectivity No

Design

Replaceable straps Yes

Touch interface

Shape Surface Rectangular, Curved

Colors Black, Pink, Silver, Black, Gold

display

The display technology is LTPO OLED

Screen size is 1.78 Inch

Screen Resolution 448 X 368 Pixels

Touchscreen Yes 3D Touch Touchscreen

Pixel Density Sharpness 326 Ppi

compliance

Compatible OS iOS

Additional features

Alarm Clock Yes

Goal Setting Yes

Reminders Yes

Real Time Coaching Yes

Stopwatch Yes

Notifications

Alarm Yes

Timer Yes

Incoming call Yes

Email Yes

Software

Internal memory is 32 GB

Processor Dual Core

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