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Security update

Today Aug 19, Apple suggested we update our systems for security reasons. Do I HAVE to use Monterey or am I safe with Mojave from this latest threat by hackers.

Posted on Aug 19, 2022 1:59 PM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2022 3:36 PM

Do I HAVE to use Monterey


No.


Pay no attention to all the scaremongering. They are promulgated by self-serving experts in fomenting fear and discord. It's a full time job for them, and they are very good at it. The real target is Apple, who gets threatened by even the slightest hint of a security hole only they can patch.


Of course it's a good idea to keep your systems updated, but there is quite literally no risk to yourself and your Mac by continuing to use Mojave.


Read Effective defenses against malware and other threats - Apple Community


Excerpt:


  • Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
  • ...
  • Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
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Aug 19, 2022 3:36 PM in response to theotheroldguy

Do I HAVE to use Monterey


No.


Pay no attention to all the scaremongering. They are promulgated by self-serving experts in fomenting fear and discord. It's a full time job for them, and they are very good at it. The real target is Apple, who gets threatened by even the slightest hint of a security hole only they can patch.


Of course it's a good idea to keep your systems updated, but there is quite literally no risk to yourself and your Mac by continuing to use Mojave.


Read Effective defenses against malware and other threats - Apple Community


Excerpt:


  • Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
  • ...
  • Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.

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