ICT Advisory

iPhone Users - Upgrade to iOS 16.6.1

Dear All:

We would like to advise you to update your iOS immediately to address the CVE-2023-41064 vulnerability, which could allow an adversary to execute code via a maliciously crafted image and CVE-2023-41061, which could allow an attacker to execute code via a maliciously crafted attachment.

To update your iPhone, please follow the steps below: 

  1. Go to the "Settings" app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on "General."
  3. Tap on "Software Update."
  4. If an update is available, tap "Download and Install."
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update process.

Apple doesn’t provide much detail about what’s fixed in iOS 16.6.1, to give as many iPhone users time to update before attackers can get hold of the details. However, it has emerged that the flaws fixed in iOS 16.6.1 were used in real-life iPhone attacks to deliver spyware without any interaction from the user.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions or concerns.

For inquiries and concerns, you may contact our AC ICT Helpdesk:

Hotline: (02) 7-908-3400

Email: helpdesk@ayala.com

Thank you for your usual support.

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The ICT Department of the Company exists for the purpose of identifying, analyzing, selecting, implementing, supporting and maintaining ICT infrastructure and systems that increase overall organizational productivity and performance while also supporting the Company’s overall strategic vision and objectives. The support provided by the ICT Department plays a critical role in the Company, from strategy and policy planning, design of business processes, organizational structuring, resource management, and operational planning and control.