How do I download the Security Update 2021-005 Catalina to my iMAC?

How do I download the latest Security Update 2021-005 Catalina to my iMAC?

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Posted on Sep 14, 2021 1:25 PM

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Posted on Sep 14, 2021 2:16 PM

To access the recent security update macOS Catalina, click System Preferences > Software Update.

It may take some time while your Mac is booted up and running for it to recognize that the update is available. Once it does, the Software Update panel should display a red badge indicating the update is available to be installed.


EDIT - OR... what P. Phillips has posted above. 😉

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Sep 14, 2021 2:16 PM in response to HS-69

To access the recent security update macOS Catalina, click System Preferences > Software Update.

It may take some time while your Mac is booted up and running for it to recognize that the update is available. Once it does, the Software Update panel should display a red badge indicating the update is available to be installed.


EDIT - OR... what P. Phillips has posted above. 😉

Sep 15, 2021 5:34 PM in response to HS-69

In System Preferences > Software Update click the small text that says "More info ..."



And you will get the following window, where you can install Catalina updates (and any other updates that also appear):



BTW, the recent "threat" and security update that is currently in the news is for iOS 14.8 for iPhones, not Macs running Catalina.

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How do I download the Security Update 2021-005 Catalina to my iMAC?

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