Why iPhone users should update and restart their devices now

Apple has confirmed active exploitation of two WebKit zero-day vulnerabilities in iOS, urging iPhone users to update to iOS 26+ for full protections. The vulnerabilities, primarily used in targeted attacks, allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious web content. Apple has already pushed updates to address these issues, but only for iOS 26+ on supported devices. Restarting the device after updating helps flush any memory-resident malware, enhancing security. Users can check for updates in Settings > General > Software Update, and should consider enabling Automatic Updates for future protection.