Apple releases emergency update notification for iPhone: can assist FaceTime call anti-fraud

Thanks to netizens EdgeOS and Tweak for submitting clues! According to news on May 27, Apple recently pushed an emergency update notification to some iPhone users. The content of the notification is as follows:

This update can assist FaceTime calls in anti-fraud and prevent other security risks. Please tap this notification to update your iPhone to get emergency updates.

Inquiry revealed that the emergency update version is iOS 17.5.1, which was released on May 21. The update log of this version is described as:

Provides important Bug fixes and an issue where, in rare cases, database corruption caused deleted photos to reappear in the Photos library.

The Cyber ​​Security Bureau of the Public Security Department issued a reminder on April 5 this year that some criminals pretended to be "financial platform customer service", "relevant foreign departments" and other identities, and used Apple FaceTime video calls to commit fraud, causing victims huge amounts of money. loss. The police remind that relevant departments will not use remote methods such as telephone, WeChat, QQ and video calls to investigate and collect evidence from criminal suspects, and will not use "confidentiality" as an excuse Make requests to purchase new mobile phones, mobile phone cards, etc., and will not show important evidence in the case to the parties through video calls, pictures, etc., nor will they inquire about bank account status, make fund transfer requests through the Internet, or require bank card information and transaction password. Legal documents must be presented in person to the police. All documents presented through web pages, apps, and other online methods are fraud. FaceTime is a video calling software built into Apple's iOS, macOS and iPadOS. It connects to the Internet through WiFi or cellular data to realize video calls between two devices equipped with FaceTime. Related reading: "A case involving 3.98 million yuan, the police reminds criminals to use Apple FaceTime video calls to conduct online fraud" "Ministry of Public Security: Be wary of criminals using Apple FaceTime to impersonate Customer Service Fraud》《Apple iOS 17.5.1 Official Version Released: Fix Deleted Photo “Resurrection” Problem》

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