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“Apple is aware of attacks targeting out-of-date iOS software, including the version on your iPhone.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

Apple New macOS Tahoe Feature Warns Users on ClickFix Attacks
Apple has introduced a new security mechanism in the macOS Tahoe 26.4 release candidate to protect users against social engineering campaigns known as ClickFix attacks.


