How do I find information about a Security Update that I was just notified was installed if the App Store Update section does not does not have any record of a recent security update?

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How do I find information about a Security Update that I was just notified was installed if the App Store Update section does not does not have any record of a recent security update?

I am running OS X 10.10.1. I just got a notification: "Security Update Installed - A new security update was installed on your Mac." The only option to respond to the notification is "Close". There is nothing about a recent security update in the App Store Update section. How would I go about getting information about this security update?

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on Dec 22, 2014 7:13 PM

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stedman1

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Dec 22, 2014 7:17 PM in response to erpilgrim

Here ya go.

About OS X NTP Security Update - Apple Support

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kahjot

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Dec 22, 2014 7:23 PM in response to erpilgrim

If you want more control over updates, like being able to read about them beforehand and then deciding whether you want to install them, don't allow them to be installed automatically. You can change this setting in your App Store system pref.

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erpilgrim Author

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Dec 22, 2014 7:47 PM in response to stedman1

Thank you for letting me know which security update was just installed. I really appreciate that. I would still like to know, apart from posting a question in these forums. where would I go to find out what security update was just installed if there is not indication that any security update was installed in the Update section of the App Store?

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erpilgrim Author

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Dec 22, 2014 8:21 PM in response to kahjot

Thank you kahjot. I like having security updates installed automatically, though I would like to be able to find out what was just installed without having to come to this forum. I thought that the App Store was supposed to keep track of what Mac App, OS, System and Security updates have been installed. In the App Store Help it says "App Store keeps track of updates for OS X and apps you purchased." I do not think that means that it secretly keeps track of updates. It certainly keeps a very clear list for me of every time that it updates the same Lexmark Printer Software Update which it updates daily, or sometimes twice daily if I'm not careful. But that perpetual update is a whole other story. Thanks again for your comment. It got me to thinking and I did change my preference for Apps, so that they will not automatically be installed by the App Store, but not of the OS or Security Updates.

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Dec 22, 2014 9:48 PM in response to erpilgrim

After all the problems with the Safari update to 8.0.1 it is wise not to allow automatic updates. Probably best to have the MAS inform you of an update and then do some research on here before installing it.

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Barney-15E

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Dec 22, 2014 11:09 PM in response to erpilgrim

Open System Information and look through the Software>Installations section. I'm not at a Mac right now, so I don't know exactly what to look for.

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Answer 7

Dec 23, 2014 3:32 AM in response to erpilgrim

@erpilgrem, the only thing I can recommend would be to reference this list after having seen the notification - Apple security updates - Apple Support

The suggestion to check system info (about this mac / system report / installations) did not work for me. The list didn't reference the most recently installed security update.

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Dec 23, 2014 6:35 AM in response to James Smutek

Last night after receiving a “Fly-In” message that a security update was installed on my system I contacted Apple Support. We spent an hour and a half trying to figure where the message came from and what update was installed. No mention of the auto update and there is no history in Apple’s files, the App Store and my version of OS X Yosemite never changed after this update. http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-updates-macs-without-asking-but-its-to-foil-hacke rs/#ftag=YHF65cbda0

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Answer 9

Dec 23, 2014 1:48 PM in response to Flying Fortress

Received same notification.

Looked in SysPref/Software/Installations and found: 12/22/14 Software Name:OSX NTP Security Update; Version: 1.0; Source: Apple

Strange. Never noticed this happening before. It has finally happened: Big Brother is watching.

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Barney-15E

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Dec 23, 2014 4:07 PM in response to Macadamiamac

I Haven't read anything deck I've got ice e, but someone else posted here that it was a "critical" updat that installed automatically.

I'm Not aware that has happened before.

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Dec 23, 2014 6:19 PM in response to Barney-15E

This happened to me today.

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Answer 12

Dec 23, 2014 6:20 PM in response to Barney-15E

It was indeed a first for Apple.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/23/us-apple-cybersecurity-idUSKBN0K108W20 141223

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frazzm737

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Dec 23, 2014 6:24 PM in response to erpilgrim

In System Preferences> App Store there is a box 'install system and security updates'--if this box is checked, the updates will be installed automatically, but if left unchecked, the update appears in regular update window and must be OKd.

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babowa

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Dec 23, 2014 6:42 PM in response to erpilgrim

I have absolutely nothing checked in the App Store pane of System Preferences and, after reading about the security update yesterday, I downloaded it manually and then installed it. There was nothing automatic about it:

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Answer 15

Dec 23, 2014 6:44 PM in response to erpilgrim

I found this info: hope it helps.

NTP Critical Security Update for OS X Released by Apple, All Mac Users Should Install Now http://ow.ly/2Ss2Ak

NTP Critical Security Update for OS X Released by Apple, All Mac Users Should Install Now

OSXDAILY.COM

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