Tech Giants Rush to Fix Secret Security Flaws

Apple and Google recently had to quickly fix some hidden security problems. These issues were already being used by hackers in real-world attacks. Both companies said these attacks were quite advanced. Apple sent out updates for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. They fixed two problems in their WebKit software. Apple warned that these flaws were used in very clever attacks against specific people. However, they did not share many details about how these attacks worked. Google also released an update for its Chrome browser. This update fixed several security issues, including one that was already being exploited. This particular flaw, known as CVE-2025-14174, allowed hackers to access parts of the system they should not have been able to reach. Google confirmed that they knew this bug was being used in the wild.Interestingly, Google's update came just a few days after Apple's. Google later added more information to their update notes, showing that both companies were working on similar problems. They even thanked Apple's security team and their own Threat Analysis Group for finding the flaw. This group usually tracks sophisticated hackers, not everyday malware. This is not the first time this has happened. So far in 2025, Apple has had to fix nine security flaws that were being exploited. Google has had to fix eight Chrome flaws. This shows that hackers are still very interested in targeting browsers and mobile devices. It is important to note that both companies did not share many technical details. This makes it hard for regular users to understand the full extent of the problem. However, it is clear that these companies are working hard to keep their users safe.