Apple and Google Issue Emergency Updates After Zero-Day Attacks
Apple and Google released multiple software updates to counter a hacking campaign affecting an unknown number of users. As a result, both companies moved quickly to limit further exposure. On Wednesday, Google issued patches for several security flaws in its Chrome browser. Notably, the company acknowledged that hackers had already exploited one bug before a fix became available.
Unusually, Google shared few details at first. However, on Friday, it updated its advisory with new information. The company said Apple’s security engineering team and Google’s Threat Analysis Group discovered the flaw. Therefore, the update suggested links to government-backed hacking activity, since the group tracks state hackers and mercenary spyware developers.
Wider Device Updates Follow
At the same time, Apple rolled out security updates across its product lineup. These updates covered iPhones, iPads, Macs, Vision Pro, Apple TV, Apple Watches, and the Safari browser. Consequently, users across ecosystems received coordinated protections.
According to the security advisory for iPhones and iPads, Apple fixed two vulnerabilities. The company said it was aware “that this issue may have been exploited in an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals” running devices prior to iOS 26. As a result, the warning highlighted risks tied to advanced attacks.
Zero-Day Threats and Ongoing Silence
Typically, such language signals confirmed zero-day exploitation. In other words, attackers used flaws unknown to software makers at the time. Often, these cases involve government hackers deploying spyware tools. Moreover, journalists, dissidents, and human rights activists frequently face such targeting.
Meanwhile, Apple and Google did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Still, the rapid updates underline the seriousness of the threat.
