Apple rushes out emergency fix for screen sharing flaw on Macs - update ASAP
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ZDNET's key takeaways
- Apple has released unexpected security patches for the Mac.
- The patches fix a flaw in the Screen Sharing app.
- The updates affect MacOS Tahoe, Sonoma, and Sequoia.
Apple has pushed out new updates for MacOS Tahoe, Sonoma, and Sequoia in light of a serious security vulnerability.
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Released on Thursday, the updates for all three systems patch a flaw that could allow an attacker to exploit the Screen Sharing feature to access and control your Mac.
How to get the updates
The updates are available in three different versions, depending on which OS you run -- MacOS Tahoe 26.6.1, MacOS Sonoma 14.8.9, and MacOS Sequoia 15.7.9.
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