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macOS Big Sur 11.6.4, macOS Catalina 2022 002 Security Updates Released: What You Need to Know

macOS Big Sur 11.6.4, macOS Catalina 2022-002 Security Updates Released: What You Need to Know 1c2w5g

Apple hasn’t specified what vulnerabilities are plugged by latest updates. 6m4j6u

By Sourabh Kulesh | Updated: 15 February 2022 19:25 IST

macOS Big Sur 11.6.4, macOS Catalina 2022-002 Security Updates Released: What You Need to Know

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Both the Apple updates strengthen security of macOS machines running on older operating systems

Highlights

Both these OS were updated in January
Previous update addressed WebKit vulnerability
Apple recently released macOS 12.2.1

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Apple has released updates for macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina following the release of macOS 12.2.1 Monterey, which fixed an important security flaw in the OS. The company hasn't revealed the specific security issues that the latest updates plug, but it is likely that the updates improve the security of macOS. These two security updates, which are recommended for all s, have been released soon after the Cupertino-based company released WebKit security-related updates for both macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina in January.

As per the information WebKit vulnerability.

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Earlier this week, Apple released macOS 12.2.1 Monterey. The update fixed a major security flaw on WebKit, the Web browser engine used on Safari, Mail, App Store, and some Linux applications. The vulnerability could have allowed an attacker to process maliciously crafted content on the Web in order to arbitrarily execute code on a 's computer. Apple also acknowledged that the security flaw may have been actively exploited, and recommends s to install the update as soon as possible.

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Other fixes that came along with macOS 12.2.1 Montery include one for a bug that caused battery drain in sleep mode on M1-powered MacBooks.

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Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch 2020 Laptop 46366

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display size 13.30-inch

Display resolution 1600x2560 pixels

Touchscreen Yes

Processor Core i5

RAM 8GB

OS macOS

SSD 256GB

Graphics Intel Integrated Iris Plus Graphics 645

Weight 1.40 kg

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Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Laptop 624y2o

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Value for Money

Good
Familiar design
P3 colour gamut display
Excellent performance
Runs cool and quiet
Very good battery life

Bad
Low-resolution webcam

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Display size 13.30-inch

Display resolution 2560x1600 pixels

Touchscreen No

Processor Apple M1

RAM 8GB

OS macOS

Hard disk No

SSD 512GB

Weight 1.29 kg

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