Apple releases, quickly pulls Rapid Security Response update for 0-day WebKit bug

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Yesterday, Apple published a new Rapid Security Response update for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura to patch yet another actively exploited WebKit code execution bug. But shortly after installation, users began having issues accessing certain websites, and Apple has apparently pulled the update to fix the problem.

According to MacRumors, affected sites include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Zoom, which began showing warning messages about not being supported following the update.

Luckily for anyone who has installed it, Rapid Security Response updates can be removed just as quickly as they were installed; on iOS, navigate to the About page in the Settings app, tap on your iOS version, and then tap “Remove Security Response.”