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Apple Issues Another Round of macOS Security Updates as Patch Frequency Increases

Apple said the patch fixes a Screen Sharing flaw that could let an attacker authenticate without valid credentials.

  • Today, Apple released updates for Mac systems Sonoma 14.8.9, Sequoia 15.7.9, and Tahoe 26.6.1, skipping Public betas to address a critical security vulnerability.
  • The updates resolve a vulnerability in Screen Sharing that could allow attackers to authenticate without valid credentials, the company noted, prompting the immediate release.
  • Apple states that "This update provides security updates for your Mac" in the generic release notes accompanying each version across all three systems.
  • Mac users should install these updates promptly given the authentication vulnerability; Apple continues monitoring its security release pages for additional technical details.
  • Two days ago, Apple overhauled its bug bounty program in response to overwhelming AI submissions, reflecting the company's recent intensified focus on software security.
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The myth that Apple's computers are free of threats has just suffered one more blow. An emergency update has been launched outside the usual calendar to solve a security vulnerability...

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