IMPORTANT Apple Updates for iPhone and MAC

  Apple released important security Updates fir iOS and macOS.

 Updates for actively exploited flaws.

iOS 15.7, iPadOS 15.7, macOS Monterey 12.6 and macOS Big Sur 11.7.

iOS 16.0 as scheduled to start being offered today.

iOS 12 update Releases by Apple

 Users with older iPhones and/or iPads

iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPad Air iPad mini2, iPad mini 3

still running iOS version 12 should update to iOS version 12.5.6.

This update to address the same vulnerability August 17, 2022.

Mozilla releases update to Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird

 Mozilla has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Firefox, Firefox ESR, and Thunderbird. An attacker could exploit some of these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system. 

 August 24, 2022

WARNING!! That free Microsoft Office USB drive that arrived in the mail is bad for you to load.

 

 People are getting a USB drive delivered by mail that appears to be a installation for Microsoft Office. 

 USB is engraved, has a product code, looks more line a Microsoft product than a Microsoft product.

 But is not from Microsoft. If you attempt to install it you will be in contact with Microsoft   BUT not in a good way. You may be attempting to get your PC working again.

 Very tempting   BUT please no.

Got an older macOS? Then please get Safari update

 Apple has released Safari version 15.6.1 for some older macOS versions. Big Sur and Catalina. This Safari update addresses a currently exposited vulnerability in WebKit. 

 This vulnerability was patched by Apple Tuesday for current versions of macOS, iOS, iPadOS and watchOS.

Google Chrome security update issued today August 17, 2022

  Google issued an update to its Chrome browser in response to a reported actively used exploit for vulnerabilities. 

 Other chromium based browsers are expected to follow with updates for their browsers soon.

Apple Updates today August 17

  Press release indicates security and bug fixes for iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS 15.6.1. 

 I find macOS 12.5.1 available.

 Press release indicates watchOS 8.7.1 to be available but i don't find that update as of this writing. This update for Apple Watch series 3 only.

 I checked tvOS and don't see an update.

 Strong indications these updates address actively exploited vulnerabilities.

 Note: Several browsers have recent updates available this date: 17-Aug-2022.