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Apple has released two sets of new security updates.

1) Affecting both Windows (2000 and XP) and Mac OSX users, a new Quicktime flaw has been resolved in version 7.1 as an update. Windows users who have not installed Quicktime or iTunes need not apply this fix. The Apple advisory  describes the details and includes a download link to the updated software. Windows users will need to manually apply this update, but if Mac OSX users have automatic Software Updates enabled in their preferences they should automatically be prompted for this installation. Doesn’t hurt to double check in your updates program since the flaw that is fixed prevents local access to your computer through this vulnerability.

2) Affecting Mac OSX users – A big list of fixes has been released in Apple’s third major patch deployment of the year. The list is available here.  As above, if you have automatic updates enabled, you should have already been prompted. If not, please check your updates program to ensure that these updates are applied – they are critical fixes. The Apple Download  page has the latest updates available (both sets of fixes were released 05/11/2006).