Apple Releases Security Update 2005-006 For Mac

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Apple today released a new security update for macOS High Sierra 10.13.4, which comes nearly one month after the first version of was released to the public. The new macOS High Sierra security update can be downloaded directly from the Mac App Store or through the Software Update function in the Mac App Store on all compatible Macs that are already running macOS High Sierra. According to Apple's release notes, Security Update 2018-001 is recommended for all users and is meant to improve the security of macOS. The update addresses two security vulnerabilities related to Crash Reporter and LinkPresentation, both of which could be used maliciously to gain access to a Mac. A Safari 11.1 update is also included, with fixes for WebKit vulnerabilities. Additional information on what's included in the security update can be found in the.

Apple Releases Security Update 2005-006 For Mac Os

Apple Releases Security Update 2005-006 For Mac

And WHERE did you find THAT info? Well, when the article was posted I eagerly opened the App Store on my Mac and began the download, licking my lips in anticipation for the newest OS patch. As it began downloading, I noticed the size of the update was exactly 1.0GB. My face pouted slightly and I gave my stubble a quizzical stroke, noting at that point that I should probably invest in a new razor.

'Security Updates which are in the same x.x.x version are historically quite small', I told myself. 'They're not normally 1GB.

Apple Releases Security Update 2005-006 For Mac

As if by magic, the trackpad gravitated back to the MacRumors Safari tab and I publicly mused my confusion in the very comment you are quoting. Does this help? Gone back to Yosemite after running out of patience with High Sierra. Now no more signing out of websites, no more daft message telling me I can't use full screen when I am in full screen, A calendar I can set new events on again, Reaper works just as well, everything runs just as well if not snappier. Now trying to return to Snow Leopard where I can ditch all the silly Mac apps like Chess, Dashboard, Game Centre, iTunes, iWebb, Launchpad, Mission Control, Photo Booth, Photos, Reminders etc. Etc and run a lean machine again. And not feel walled in by Appledom.