APPLE has pulled a security update for iOS and macOS that caused problems with its Safari browser.
The Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates for iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 were released earlier this week, on Monday.
The updates aimed to tackle an actively exploited WebKit vulnerability.
WebKit exploits allow cybercriminals to hack into unsuspecting users’ devices.
However, Apple has now killed the software because it caused a bug in Safari that prevented some websites from working.
Some MacRumors reports found that sites like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Zoom were distributing warnings about not being supported on Safari.
According to MacRumors, the issue may be related to the RSR update changing the Safari user agent to include an “(a)” at the end.
In turn, this caused some websites to think that users were running an outdated version of Safari.
It’s not clear at the moment when the RSR will be re-released, but it will likely happen soon.
HOW TO REMOVE THE UPDATE
In the meantime, users who have installed the updates can remove them by going to Settings.
From there, tap on General > select About and tap on iOS Version > tap on Remove Security Update.
To remove the update on your Mac, click the Apple logo in your Mac’s menu bar and select System Settings.
Tao on General in the sidebar > select About > under macOS, click the info button,
Under the Last Security Response section, click on Remove & Restart.
Once you have done that, tap on the Remove Response and Restart confirmation prompt.
This is reportedly the first time Apple has ever pulled a security update after releasing it.
