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Security experts are warning that everyone should update any Apple device they have immediately, “because of serious security vulnerabilities”. Source: AP / Richard Drew/AP

Users of Apple devices worldwide are being urged to immediately install software updates, if they haven't already. The company has disclosed a security weakness, that hackers are suspected of having already exploited to take control of some mobiles, tablets and computers.

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Users of Apple devices worldwide are being urged to immediately install software updates, if they haven't already. The company has disclosed a security weakness, that hackers are suspected of having already exploited to take control of some mobiles, tablets and computers.

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