Updating your phone’s software can sometimes be the last thing on your mind, particularly right now, when updating means losing access to our phone, something no one wants during a lockdown.
However, this recent update is an important security update to ensure your phone isn’t at risk of being exploited by spyware. While it may seem like international spyware is not something you will ever need to worry about, it’s important to know what you can about how surveillance systems can impact you, and why they’re central to human rights.
