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PSA: Apple has released security updates for Mac
Apple has released security updates for its macOS operating systems, including Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma. These patches address a vulnerability found in the Screen Sharing feature.
iOS 26.6, macOS 26.6 and the rest are out, addressing security fixes
Apple has released software updates for iOS and macOS, identified as version 26.6, primarily focusing on addressing critical security vulnerabilities. These updates are crucial for maintaining the security and integrity of Apple devices.
Evening Tech Bits
Microsoft will extend security updates for Windows 10 users by an additional year. This extension aims to provide continued protection for users who have not yet upgraded to newer operating systems.
Luanti (formerly Minetest) v5.15.2 brings critical security updates
Luanti, formerly known as Minetest, has released version 5.15.2, addressing two critical security vulnerabilities. These issues involved insecure environment access control bypass and a mod security sandbox escape that could lead to arbitrary code execution. The update is crucial for all users of the free and open source voxel game engine.
SteamOS 3.7.21 released to stable with security and stability updates
Valve has released SteamOS 3.7.21 to the stable channel, providing essential security and stability updates. While the changelog is brief, users on the stable version are advised to install the update to ensure they have the latest fixes.
Apple releases its first Background Security Improvement for macOS, iOS and iPadOS
Apple has released its first "Background Security Improvement" for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, offering smaller, ongoing security patches for components like Safari and WebKit between major software updates. These updates are designed to download in the background and require a quick restart to apply, aiming for a faster process than standard software updates.