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Apple says Mac users targeted in zero-day cyberattacks

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Dissent

Zack Whittaker reports:

Apple released security updates on Tuesday that it says are “recommended for all users,” after fixing a pair of security bugs used in active cyberattacks targeting Mac users.

In a security advisory on its website, Apple said it was aware of two vulnerabilities that “may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.” The bugs are considered “zero day” vulnerabilities because they were unknown to Apple at the time they were exploited.

To fix the bugs, Apple released a software update for macOS, as well as fixes for iPhones and iPads, including users running the older iOS 17 software.

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