Apple has long benefitted from a misconception that makes it seem as though their devices and products are far more secure than that of Windows or Android devices. While one could certainly argue that the "Walled Garden" of the App Store and software environment, as well as meticulous quality assurance make Apple products safer from a cybersecurity standpoint-- all devices have their flaws, and iPhones, MacBooks, and iMacs are no strangers to that fact. There was a recent exploit that was being actively used by cyber actors to compromise iPhones and infect them with a particularly nasty bit of spyware-- but that exploit is newly patched. It's important to keep up with the latest software updates to avoid falling victim to this type of attack, and thankfully, Apple makes it easy!
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