Apple has urgently patched two critical iPhone vulnerabilities that were actively exploited by mercenary spyware. However, the fix is only available in iOS 26. Data reveals shockingly low adoption of the new OS—with estimates suggesting that up to 80% of users remain on older, unpatched versions like iOS 18.
Because Apple withdrew security updates for older OS versions, these users are left defenseless against attacks that security experts warn will intensify. With adoption lagging due to controversial UI changes like “Liquid Glass,” millions of iPhones face significant security risks. Experts agree that upgrading is the only effective defense.
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