OSX Yosemite, Mavericks and Mountain Lion critical security update
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nick_p...@mac.com
Dec 23, 2014, 8:43:41 AM12/23/14
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critical - Apple’s terminology. It was released today. You can get it via the App Store. Apple is suggesting it’s installed asap.
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Phil Ward
Dec 23, 2014, 8:46:35 AM12/23/14
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I've woken my iMac up from sleep and there was a notification that a security update had been installed. So it looks like it happens automatically.
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On 23 Dec 2014, at 13:43, nick_p...@mac.com wrote:
critical - Apple’s terminology. It was released today. You can get it via the App Store. Apple is suggesting it’s installed asap.
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Graham Street
Dec 23, 2014, 10:39:55 AM12/23/14
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Its on the BBC news too -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30587243
So probably worth paying attention to, and doing the update. (Done on all our computers) ... Graham
So probably worth paying attention to, and doing the update. (Done on all our computers) ... Graham
23 December 2014 13:46
I've woken my iMac up from sleep and there was a notification that a security update had been installed. So it looks like it happens automatically.P----Phil WardSkype: aphilw• Freelance writer and product designer.• Contributor to Sound on Sound magazine.• Exclusive UK distributor for Veillette Guitars. www.veilletteguitars.com.
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23 December 2014 13:43
mac98aop
Dec 23, 2014, 4:25:47 PM12/23/14
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But what about Snow Leopard? I still have an older Macbook running that beautifully (and I still miss its speed and stability).
How do I update that?!
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Sam - MacAmbulance
Dec 23, 2014, 4:40:19 PM12/23/14
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Apple menu > software update > it'll show up if it applies to your OS and laptop
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Sam - MacAmbulance
Dec 23, 2014, 5:50:27 PM12/23/14
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Also in the release notes for the update I believe it’s only for 10.8+
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Adam Pymble
Dec 23, 2014, 5:51:12 PM12/23/14
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So, is Snow Leopard vulnerability free, or just unsupported?!
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Sam - MacAmbulance
Dec 23, 2014, 5:52:35 PM12/23/14
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Unsupported I think, they’re considered vintage by now ;)
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Adam Pymble
Dec 23, 2014, 5:53:06 PM12/23/14
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Yup, as I thought.... so how to patch the vulnerability on Snow Leopard?!?!
Sam - MacAmbulance
Dec 23, 2014, 5:54:21 PM12/23/14
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You can’t patch it but you can switch off automatic date & time updating in System preferences, that’ll close the offending process.
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Sam
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Rob Beattie
Dec 24, 2014, 3:09:13 AM12/24/14
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Sam, to be clear - you open System Prefs, go to date and time and then deselect 'Set date and time automatically'?
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Gillian Snoxall
Dec 24, 2014, 3:44:09 AM12/24/14
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I am still on 10.9.5. Should I update to Yosemite immediately, or might it be OK to wait till, say, after Christmas?
Gilly
Sam - MacAmbulance
Dec 24, 2014, 3:58:39 AM12/24/14
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That’s correct yes
Sam
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Rob Beattie
Dec 24, 2014, 4:03:32 AM12/24/14
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Sorry Sam, who is correct - me or Gillian? Or both? 8-)
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Sam - MacAmbulance
Dec 24, 2014, 4:04:25 AM12/24/14
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That was in reply to your email Rob
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Sam
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Sam - MacAmbulance
Dec 24, 2014, 4:04:55 AM12/24/14
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Hi Gilly
You can upgrade to Yosemite but you’ll still have the adware installed. Try Adware Medic and if that doesn’t help we can set up a teamviewer session for this afternoon.
Regards
Sam
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Rob Beattie
Dec 24, 2014, 4:20:12 AM12/24/14
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Thanks!
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mac98aop
Dec 28, 2014, 8:07:19 AM12/28/14
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All done on all machines.
Just quickly though, I'm mindful that over the years, I've always told friends and family "not to worry with system clogging antivirus stuff for a Mac. Just be sensible online, and don't type admin passwords in unless you know why, and you'll be fine."
Are those days over? Seems this NTP vulnerability for SnowLeopard/Lion machines is rather worrying?
I've always bought the line that OSX is inherently secure (as Unix based), compared to Windows?!
Am I out of touch/misinformed/naive all 3?!
Do hope you all had a great Christmas and some enjoyed some new Apple products!
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Sam - MacAmbulance
Dec 28, 2014, 8:18:42 AM12/28/14
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In order to exploit most flaws the attacker would need to either be on your local network or your router's firewall has to let them through, which has to be manually set up.
I wouldn't worry too much just yet unless if you regularly use free wifi networks
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Stephen Watson
Dec 28, 2014, 9:47:06 AM12/28/14
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I think your advice is still quite sound Adam, though I'm sure Sam is the man to advise!
Since my first Mac in 1984, I've never installed any anti-virus software and to date, as far as I know, I've still never had a problem.
AppleInsider.com are often pointing out that a number of sensational "disaster" headlines are simply Apple click-bait stories and that infections only happen if you've done something rather foolish along the lines you mentioned by clicking on a link or providing information you really shouldn't or on iOS problems invariably require that you have jail-broken your device.
My basic approach is any emails from a/my "bank" or similar get marked as junk straight off. Don't provide a PIN and anything that says "dear customer" instead of your real name, gets junked. Always check the sender's email and if it purports to be from, Lloyds, say, but comes from "ad...@specialbank.lloyds.fribble.tk" or similar should be treated as garbage.
I think basically it comes down to, check the source and destination of anything inviting you to click or tap or suchlike. If it looks a bit odd then bin it. If it is real then they will contact you again.
A happy, virus, phishing and malware free New Year to one and all.
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