Safe Computing

Multiple vulnerabilities in macOS, updates advised

Posted in Security Advisories by on October 28th, 2021


As per the recent posts on Apple Support page, dated October 25, 2021, Apple has released a new update for macOS Monterey and macOS Big Sur that includes important new security fixes. The new update includes security patches that correct issues which allow malicious actors to execute unauthorized code on your computer, or malicious applications and websites to get private information from your computer.

We advise you update your macOS computer at home and at work, (campus and personal) before you use them.

For information on how to update macOS on your Mac see the Apple Support page, Update macOS on your Mac.

Multiple Vulnerabilities in iPhone and iPad, update advised

Posted in Security Advisories by on October 28th, 2021

As per the recent post on Apple Support, dated October 25, 2021, Apple has released a new update for iOS and iPadOS that includes important new security fixes. The new update includes security patches that correct issues which allow malicious actors to execute unauthorized code on your device, or malicious websites to get private information from your device.

We advise you update your iOS and iPadOS devices at home and at work, (campus and personal) before you use them.

For information on how to update your iOS or iPadOS devices see the Apple Support page, Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Vulnerabilities in Safari, update advised

Posted in Security Advisories by on September 14th, 2021

As per the recent post on the Apple Support, dated September 13, 2021, Apple has released a new update for the Safari web browser that includes important new security fixes. Safari is built using Apple WebKit, which has a vulnerability know to allow malicious web content to execute unauthorized code on your computer.

We advise you update Safari on all computer and devices, at home and at work, (campus and personal) before you use them to access webpages.

For information on how to update Safari on an Mac, see the Apple Support page page, Update or reinstall Safari for your computer. If you are using Safari on Windows, please discontinue use and uninstall Safari. Apple Safari for Windows is on longer supported by Apple. Access webpages only from web browsers that are supported and receive security updates.