Security Updates for OS X ...

[kimmer]

http://www.macrumors.com/2016/09/01/apple-...s-x-el-capitan/

I'm about to jump in with both feet. If you don't hear from me in 48 hours, you'll know I have problems.  

[jchuzi]

I just installed it. So far, so good. The restart takes a little time so don't panic. Have a martini or three while waiting. Am I brave or foolish?

[jchuzi]

I just found out that the update to Safari 9.1.3 comes along for the ride.

[kimmer]

QUOTE(jchuzi @ Sep 1 2016, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I just found out that the update to Safari 9.1.3 comes along for the ride.

Thanks for that info, I hadn't noticed. I did, however, notice that very long restart that you mentioned. I brewed a cup of decaf coffee and sat here and read.

The only oddity I've noticed is that my Amazon Music downloader launched and wanted to re-download ALL of my music. I had to force quit the application to stop it.  Still, I shouldn't be surprised as the Amazon apps have never played nice with my iMac (they often install the updated app on my desktop and then I wind up with two copies and it's all kinds of problems fixing it all).

[jchuzi]

Here is some extra info: 'Pegasus' iOS malware package also found to impact OS X, Apple issues patch

[kimmer]

QUOTE(jchuzi @ Sep 1 2016, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Here is some extra info: 'Pegasus' iOS malware package also found to impact OS X, Apple issues patch

I read about this in iOS, and I actually went and updated my very old iPad just to be safe. I never go on the net with it, I only use it to play music for my morning alarm clock, but better safe than sorry.

Thanks for the info, Jon.

[jchuzi]

Speaking of privacy and security, read How Spy Tech Firms Let Governments See Everything on a Smartphone. IMHO, Apple was right in refusing to allow a back door to foil encryption.