Apple Releases Security Updates to Fix Almost 100 Vulnerabilities in OS X

Our Internet security solution provider WatchGuard has recently issued a high severity alert regarding over 90 security issues in all current versions of OS X. According to WatchGuard, attackers exploit these flaws by enticing users into visiting malicious websites or downloading and viewing various malicious media files, which could ultimately allow the attacker to gain full control of the user’s computer.

WatchGuard strongly recommends users apply the security updates released by Apple to fix these vulnerabilities as well as to install the Safari update that Apple released earlier this month (if users haven’t already done so). More information and instructions on how to apply these updates can be found in Apple’s OS X 10.5.x and 10.6.x alert.

To read more about security threats to Macs, please refer to our previous blog posts entitled Don't Be Lulled into a False Sense of Security, Apple Releases Security Update to Fix Critical Vulnerabilities in OS X, and Apple Releases Security Updates to Fix OS X Vulnerabilities.

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References: WatchGuard’s LiveSecurity Service Update “Huge OS X Update Fixes Almost 100 Security Flaws,” Apple's OS X 10.5.x and 10.6.x alert