Apple’s iOS 27.2.1 patches nine security and software bugs

Apple also updated iPadOS to version 27.2.1. The fixes address a range of problems, including one that could allow an app to access sensitive user data and another that could let an attacker pair with a device without the owner’s interaction.

Binance highlighted a separate vulnerability on Tuesday. The cryptocurrency exchange said the “worse_query” flaw affected iOS 26.7.1, 27.0.1 and 27.2, and could allow malicious apps to read files belonging to other apps. That could put seed phrases, private keys and login credentials at risk, Binance said, describing it as an iOS-level issue rather than one specific to its own app.

Binance urged users to remove apps installed from untrusted sources and update iOS and their apps to the latest official versions. Apple’s iOS 27.2.1 is available under Settings, General, then Software Update. Users who have not moved to iOS 27 should install the latest version for their operating system: iOS 26.7.3 or iOS 18.7.12.