Apple has released a security update to protect against threats related to artificial intelligence.

Apple changes the schedule of security updates due to rising cyber risks

Apple has decided to release security updates earlier than large-scale operating system releases in response to increasing cyber risks associated with artificial intelligence.

Apple has changed its approach to distributing security updates, which will now be released separately from major operating system releases. The decision is tied to the rapid development of hacking tools that utilize artificial intelligence. This has necessitated reducing the time between detecting cyber threats and issuing protective patches.

Previously, Apple combined these updates with new versions of iOS and iPadOS. However, given new challenges, the company has decided to make security patches immediately available to users, preceding full system updates. This approach was previously used only in cases of critical vulnerabilities identified by cybersecurity specialists.

These changes are happening against the backdrop of rising prices for Apple products, notably for MacBooks and iPads. This is due to the increased cost of components such as memory chips and storage, whose prices have risen due to the artificial intelligence boom. Ivan Pavlik, CEO of “ASBIS-Ukraine,” noted that changes in equipment prices will soon be reflected in the Ukrainian market.

Apple continues to remove outdated applications, as was the case with VK, “Odnoklassniki,” and Mail.ru apps, following its policy of user data security and privacy.