Apple released an important iOS security patch (iOS v7.0.6) in response to a security flaw that could allow an attacker with a privileged network position the ability to capture or modify data in sessions protected by Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS). In other words, your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch’s operating system may be vulnerable to a man-in-the-middle attack where an attacker could pose as a trusted website to intercept your communications, acquiring sensitive information such as login credentials and passwords, or injecting harmful malware. Therefore, if you use an iPhone 4 or later, iPod touch (5th generation), or iPad 2 or later, please be sure to update your operating system(s) as soon as possible. To do this, click on Settings > General > Software Update

Apple also issued a similar security patch for its Mac OS X Mavericks operating system (10.9.2).

Please check Software Update on a regular basis for new fixes. Software Update on a Mac is found in your Apple menu (under the Apple icon) in the top left corner of your computer.

For more information about these security updates, please visit:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6147
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht6114

If you have specific questions or feel that your device or computer has been compromised, please contact the Client Support Help Desk at (631) 632-9800 or supportteam@stonybrook.edu.