Apple Releases Security Update to Fix Critical Vulnerabilities in OS X

Apple just released a security update to fix vulnerabilities in all current versions of OS X for Macs. An attacker exploits these vulnerabilities by luring Mac users into downloading and viewing malicious media files, which allows them to execute code on the user’s computer to potentially gain control over it. OS X users should immediately download and install Apple’s security update to fix these vulnerabilities. More information and instructions for installation can be found on Apple’s website here: Security Update 2010-001.


As the OS X line of operating systems for Macs gains in popularity, more and more attackers are encouraged to actively seek out vulnerabilities and try to exploit them. To read more about security threats to Macs, please refer to our previous blog post entitled “Don’t Be Lulled Into a False Sense of Security.”


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