Today, Monday, Apple released a new update for computers running the operating system (Mac OS), the macOS Ventura 13.2.1 update, which is considered a minor update that does not bring any major new features, but it does contain important security fixes and performance improvements.
One of the features of the update is that it fixes a security vulnerability in the Webkit engine used in a number of internet browsers such as Safari, Chrome, and Opera. Apple said the vulnerability, which allows websites to run malware on a user's device or other websites, may have been exploited in some hacking attacks, making it extremely important for users and their transition to the latest version of the operating system. System. It has also been reported that Apple is providing a fix for this vulnerability to users of older versions of the operating system, specifically macOS Monterey and macOS Big Sur users who will receive the fix via a Safari browser update.
The update also includes fixes for a number of kernel operating system vulnerabilities and several other fixes and performance improvements.
Users can wait for the update to arrive on their device automatically, or update manually by going to the operating system's main menu, selecting System Settings, then General, then Software Update.
Meanwhile, Apple has also rolled out new updates for iPhone and iPad users and their smartwatches that include bug fixes and performance improvements.