Press Release
Source: Apple Computer, Inc.
Mac OS X Update Addresses Security Concern
Friday May 21, 6:23 pm ET
CUPERTINO, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Apple® today posted
a Mac OS® X update to address a theoretical vulnerability in the Help
Viewer application that could have been exposed when browsing the web.
The update is available automatically to all users through Apple's free
Software Update service or by going to
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ .
"Apple takes security very seriously and works quickly to address
potential threats as we learn of them-in this case, before there was
any actual risk to our customers," said Philip Schiller, Apple's senior
vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. "While no operating
system can be completely immune from all security issues, Mac OS X's
UNIX-based architecture has so far turned out to be much better than
most."
To maintain maximum system security and stability Apple always advises
that all Mac OS X users keep their system current by installing this
and all Mac OS X software updates.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the
Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the
Macintosh. Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing
experience to students, educators, creative professionals and consumers
around the world through its innovative hardware, software and Internet
offerings.
NOTE: Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac and Mac OS are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple. Other company and product
names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Source: Apple Computer, Inc.
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Richard Kay
Fremantle
Western Australia
On 22/05/2004, at 10:28 AM, Richard Kay wrote:
I note the downloads page at Apple says:
"Security Update 2004-05-24 (10.3.3)
About Security Update 2004-05-24
This update delivers a number of security enhancements and is
recommended for all Macintosh users. This update includes the
following components:
HelpViewer "
Maybe the clocks are running fast in Cupertino?
<SNIP
