Apple has noticed a new nefarious exploit in its cell phone and tablet software, but you can download a new update to keep your iPhone safe.

Apple has released an urgent iOS and iPadOS update to protect iPhones and iPads from a critical zero-day vulnerability. Users are advised to download iOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 18.3.1, or iPadOS 17.7.5 immediately to protect their devices.

A physical attack that could access locked iPhones and other devices has reportedly been used against ‘specific targeted individuals.’ Apple released iOS 18.3.1, iPadOS 18.3.1, and iPadOS 17.7.5 today to address a zero-day exploit that might allow attackers to access data on a locked device.