Earlier we heard about the new iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1 Security Response software update, Apple also released macOS 13.3.1 Security Response for the Mac, this software is designed to fix some security issues on the Mac.
As with the updates for the iPhone and iPad, this is the first of these new Rapid Security Responses that Apple has released for the Mac, since the release of macOS 13.3.1, there are no changes to the way security updates are released on the Mac.
Previously Apple would release a security update along with a software update, this would mean that it could take longer for these security updates to be released. Since the introduction of macOS 13.3.1, these updates will now be released as separate updates.
This allows Apple to release a security update whenever they want, previously they would have to wait until the software update was ready for general release and include the security update in the software update. As they are now different updates, this allows Apple to release these security updates much quicker than before.
This is good news as it means that any security issues can now be fixed quickly and reduce any potential issues with these security vulnerabilities for Mac users, iPhone users, and iPad users. We can now expect to see the Rapid Security Responses on a more regular basis.
Source Apple
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