Apple Sends Lock Screen Alerts To Outdated Iphones Over Active Web-based Exploits
Category: Cybersecurity / Threat Intel
Published Source Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:52:00 +0530
Apple is now sending Lock Screen notifications to iPhones and iPads running older versions of iOS and iPadOS to alert users of web-based attacks and urge them to install the update.
The development was first reported by MacRumors.
“Apple is aware of attacks targeting out-of-date iOS software, including the version on your iPhone. Install this critical update to protect your iPhone,” the
Based on publicly available information and external reporting.
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