Apple Says Mac Users Targeted in Zero-Day Cyberattacks

Apple has pushed out security updates that it says are "recommended for all users," after fixing a pair of security bugs used in active cyberattacks targeting Mac users. From a report: 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.

[...] The vulnerabilities were reported by security researchers at Google's Threat Analysis Group, which investigates government-backed hacking and cyberattacks, suggesting that a government actor may be involved in the attacks.

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[Senshi]

But Apple is forbid to mention China.

Windows does this cheaper and better

[FictionPimp]

Apple is just behind here. for about $500 I can build a great windows machine that has way more vulnerabilties. Why would anyone pay the apple tax and be limited to so few choices?

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[aaarrrgggh]

For the exact same reasons someone would buy a Mac 15 years ago: it is easy. Personally I am done with them as they no longer meet my needs, but it is not a religious thing. I try to go for the best product for my needs; price is a consideration but really the lifetime hassle factor has a much higher weighting.

After dealing with an OSX issue on my wife's laptop for two weeks, I find they have hidden way too much for functionality. My iPad and iPhone are great for my needs though.

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[MeNeXT]

After dealing with an OSX issue on my wife's laptop for two weeks, I find they have hidden way too much for functionality. My iPad and iPhone are great for my needs though.

You are OK with 2 of their 3 products because they have hidden way to much functionality on the one that is most open and accessible?

Were the exploits notarized?

[xack]

Want to see the Apple security theatre in action?

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[bill_mcgonigle]

heh, you nailed it.

People gonna be triggered.

Oh, that was the short update yesterday....

[bsdetector101]

I don't trash, down talk people for using Windows, I have a very cheap PC laptop I just use for streaming to my TV. Life is full of choices, my 1st Mac was thru an educational discount. I saw what Window users dealt with over the years, some of you are too young to understand that. My choice to continue buying Macs if I want to is mine.