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On the web instructions for owners of Apple gadgets are actively distributed, in which it is recommended to disable automatic updating of operating systems. They say that this will protect equipment from remote shutdown or blocking by the manufacturer, which can impose sanctions against Russia.
The instructions also list supposedly safe operating system versions for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch there is no code capable of blocking devices.
Such messages are distributed by scammers. Disabling auto-update will not allow developers to quickly fix the vulnerabilities found, but will allow attackers to quickly use them to steal your personal data.
Through loopholes and security holes that are sometimes discovered by cybersecurity experts, fraudsters can gain access to your screen , confidential financial information, browser history, typed text and more.
Apple has never made any statements about the possibility of blocking or any restrictions on the operation of its devices in Russia or any other country.
