Rapid Security Responses for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
Hi, WA Friends!
Now that I've got your attention with the ominous title image, did you know that Apple now has "rapid security updates" for its computers, tablets, and phones?
I received a Rapid Security Update for my MacBook Air and iPhone this morning. They will be automatically installed, assuming you already have the latest OS installed and your device is adequately charged.
These updates are meant to mitigate a serious security flaw and should be installed immediately. I recommend you back up your computer before the installation, if possible.
This is what the rapid security update looks like on a macOS device:
Here's what Apple has to say:
About Rapid Security Responses for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
Rapid Security Responses deliver important security improvements between software updates.
Rapid Security Responses are a new type of software release for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. They deliver important security improvements between software updates โ for example, improvements to the Safari web browser, the WebKit framework stack, or other critical system libraries. They may also be used to mitigate some security issues more quickly, such as issues that might have been exploited or reported to exist "in the wild."
New Rapid Security Responses are delivered only for the latest version of iOS, iPadOS and macOS โ beginning with iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1, and macOS 13.3.1.
By default, your device allows Rapid Security Responses to be applied automatically and, if necessary, will prompt you to restart your device. To check your device settings:
- iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates, then make sure that "Security Responses & System Files" is turned on.
- Mac: Choose Apple menu ๏ฃฟ > System Settings. Click General in the sidebar, then click Software Update on the right. Click the Show Details button "i"๏ปฟ next to Automatic Updates, then make sure that "Install Security Responses and system files" is turned on.
When a Rapid Security Response has been applied, a letter appears after the software version number, as in this example: macOS 13.3.1 (a).
If you choose to turn off this setting or not to apply Rapid Security Responses when theyโre available, your device will receive relevant fixes or mitigations when theyโre included in a subsequent software update.
Rock On & Stay CyberSafe! ๐ค
๏ปฟFrank ๐ธ
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That's interesting, Frank! I hope it is legit though.
Anyway, I'm a PC man, myself.
Jeff๐๐ค๐ธ
Hi, Jeff
It comes through the Apple System app, so itโs legit.
PC computers rock, too! ๐๐ค
Frank ๐ธ
Great post, Frank! Unfortunately I don't even own a MacBook laptop but I am saving up for one though.
Myra ๐
Thanks, Myra.
If you have an iPhone or iPad, be on the lookout for the security update. ๐
I don't have those either but I'm fine with that. I'll just stick to what I have thanks. :)
Myra ๐
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It always pays to be cybersafe Frank!!
I gave up on Apple products years ago myself but the info will be very useful for those who haven't!
Rock on my friend!
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Hi, Nick
I use Apple and PC devices, and spend way too much time on both of them!
Give me something with six strings and Iโm much happier! ๐
Rock On!๐ค
Frank ๐ธ
๐คฃ๐คฃ I bet you are my friend!
Rock on!
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