Apple today released Security Update 2007-006 which is recommended for all users and improves the security of the WebKit component.
Security Update 2007-006 is available via Software Update and also as standalone installers.
More info and download links:
• Security Update 2007-006 (Universal) – 4.5MB
• Security Update 2007-006 (PPC) – 2.7MB
• Security Update 2007-006 (10.3.9) – 2.2MB
About Security Update 2007-006: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305759
MacDailyNews Note: Security Update 2007-006 includes the same WebCore and WebKit fixes that are in Safari Public Beta 3.0.2 and vice versa.
Apple seems to be churningn out more security updates than Microsoft. What’s up with this sorry state?
A security update is not a bad thing.
A zero-day exploit with serious trojans in the wild, that’s a bad thing.
I always feel good about sec updates: There are are always bugs, but now there are a few less
i’m worry about this increase of security update
@Jeec80. That makes absolutely no sense. Software is created by human beings. There will be flaws, because we are flawed. Fixes to those flaws, especially timely fixes to something that has not yet been exploited, can only be a good thing. If you were under the impression that Apple’s software is flawless and always secure, then you are delusional.
Don’t worry about a security update. Don’t keep anything sensitive on your computer and always have an exact duplicate backup of your hard drive on another external, physically disconnected hard drive.
“i’m worry about this increase of security update”
Why weren’t you worried when over 30 security bugs were announced in January alone? Apple has been releasing these fixes too slowly, IMO.
Bill, you ignorant slut! Those ‘so-called’ 30 security bugs were not all with Apple software, and IIRC, none of them made a damn bit of difference to the real world. Unlike so many others that affect MS products, and other Windows software. You could do 30 bugs a day on XP.
Hey folks, time to turn on your Friday sarcas-o-meters.
“If you were under the impression that Apple’s software is flawless and always secure, then you are delusional.”
Burn the Heretic. There are no security flaws in Mac OS X.
apparently this is about the completely unacceptable bug that caused the beta of safari to render iChat very hard or nearly imposible to use.
(the “u could not join the chat” error)
this error was not fatal, it just meant that when someone sent u a message, it took over a minute before u could reply, but still, that was a very bad bug.
The bottom line?
Apple stays AHEAD of the game, not 5 years behind the game like Microsoft.
Ah yes, we are finally at the beginning of the end. Non-stop updates from Apple are now trying to keep up with virus and malware authors. How many months does Steve Jobs have before a super virus blows up every mac on the planet? This non-stop parade of patches will continue to frighten IT directors who don’t want their networks destroyed by poorly designed Apple products. It is good to see some of the people in this forum writing about their concern that Apple can’t deal with security problems and that they are next on the chopping block.
Lets hope that most folks are using Windows XP or Vista on their macs so that the information on that partition is safe from security problems. Apple’s security through obscurity is coming to an end. The market share for these overpriced computers is finally to the point where virus, malware and spyware programmers are ready to attack. We all knew that the reason there were few security problems with OSX was because no one was using it. Now that customers are using it we see Apple coming out with a zillion fixes. Steve Jobs won’t even discuss security because he knows that Apple is in trouble.
Stick with MS Windows folks so your data isn’t destroyed by yet another security hole developed in Cupertino.
I’ve had issues in Mail where it’ll take up to 10 or 12 seconds to get from clicking on “New Message” and actually having the new message window pop up. I’m hoping this will help.
funny how they delete my post yet i get emails that the discussion is updated!!!
Mac Realist
YOU are delusional.
Wow, the MS lemmings are really getting their FUD on!
I remember when i worked on windows, every day i was worry about security update, and i was happy because with apple the security it was guaranteed, until this year.
Instead of complaining or being sarcastic, try reporting if you experienced any problems with the update so others know.
No problems so far for me…
@Shogun – I don’t believe this patch will have any impact on mail.app – check the release notes.
This is the end of Apple for sure, Windows is already ahead on so many levels now that security is such a huge priority in Vista we have overtaken you in that area too. Apple has nothing left, soon at SteveNotes, Jobs will be saying Boom! every time his Macs get infected with another virus, or he falls victim to a nasty sleek Apple trojan. FUD is underrated people, spread the word. (Phew, now i’m sweating like a pig, time for a shower)