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Don’t Be THAT Guy By Securemac.com Apple Rolls Out Major OS Updates with Emphasis on Security In a week anticipated for a plethora of OS updates, Apple surprised users with a staggered release strategy, unveiling significant changes primarily focused on security enhancements across its ecosystem. The rollout commenced with iOS and iPadOS updates, notably iOS 17.4. A crucial modification pertained to compliance with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, necessitating prompt action from Apple. A pivotal security feature introduced was the enhancement of “Stolen Device Protection,” which now allows users to customize security levels even within familiar locations, thus thwarting unauthorized access attempts more effectively. However, the highlight of the updates remains the substantial security fixes. Initially addressing a few vulnerabilities, the iOS and iPadOS 17.4 releases now tackle a total of 40 security issues, including those with potential exploitation concerns, urging users to prioritize the updates for safeguarding their devices. For devices unable to run the latest OS versions, Apple introduced iOS and iPadOS 16.7.6, addressing 18 security vulnerabilities, with a particular emphasis on the exploited kernel issue. Additionally, macOS Sonoma 14.4 comes with over 60 security fixes, including resolutions for the exploited kernel and RTKit issues. For older macOS versions, security updates were provided through macOS Ventura 13.6.5 and macOS Monterey 12.7.4, with Safari 17.4 addressing six security vulnerabilities for Monterey and Ventura machines. Completing the comprehensive update spree, watchOS 10.4, tvOS 17.4, and visionOS 1.1 were released, each addressing numerous security vulnerabilities, including the critical kernel and RTKit issues. With security at the forefront, users are strongly advised