Apple issues urgent alert to 1 billion iPhone users over critical privacy threat — here's what you need to do

Apple has issued a critical warning to iPhone and iPad users, urging immediate software updates to protect against a sophisticated hacking threat. Two zero-day vulnerabilities in WebKit, the browser engine, could allow hackers to take control of devices or steal sensitive information. Users are advised to manually update to iOS 26.2 or iPadOS 26.2 and exercise caution with suspicious links.