iOS 16.6.1 fixes a big iPhone security vulnerability used to install Pegasus spyware

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  Apple has issued a critical security update for iPhones to address a zero-day bug in iOS 16 that could allow attackers to remotely install spyware on a device without any interaction from the iPhone owner. Citizen Lab,... #press

https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/8/23864150/ios-16-6-1-iphone-security-vulnerability-0-day-exploit-patch-update?utm_source=press.coop 

 Pegasus spyware has been know about for years. Why this update now? 🤔  

 *known*