security update 08/15/2022 for High Sierra

mamatroll Said:

"security update 08/15/2022 for High Sierra: So do I need to purchase a third party security software? I see on the news that there is new malware aimed specifically at all Apple products. I'm not too savvy."

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About Security Software on a Mac:

A. Scan your Mac for Malware: 

Use MalwareBytes for Mac --- This is software that searches for malware/adware. It is created by longtime users of these forums, making it the only reliable and trustworthy software for a Mac. So, scan with it and then remove what is found. Once removed, uninstall MalwareBytes for Mac. Then restart the Mac.

Downloads:

1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
2. Malwarebytes Unin

B. Keep All Other Security Software Off of your Mac:

Keep all other Security Software off of your Mac. It just gets in the way, and there are plenty of examples on these forums as to how and why, include VPNs (Virtual Private Networks).

mamatroll Said:

"security update 08/15/2022 for High Sierra"

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Available Updates for High Sierra:

No. Not for the macOS. But, for internal software (i.e. iTunes), there might be updates for that.

I wish there were a security update for the older OS. I have multiple computers. Some are up to date, but I need to keep others back to a lower OS. I wonder why Apple does not put out a security update for those of us who are not running the latest OS. Don't we need to protect all our devices?

Also, I have an iPad Air from 2013. It cannot get the update either. I have an iPad Pro 11", and it was able to update, but I wish Apple would help with the older devices. We still use them.

Mostly you just need a more modern Browser than Safari on Mojave, or High Sierra like Firefox or Brave.

What do you mean by a "more modern browser than Safari"? Is Safari not as modern as the others, if not, why?

Safari version is pretty much tied to the OS version & Apple doesn't update it for older OS versions, so if you're stuck on an older OS version then you need an alternate browser. :)