On the heels of macOS Monterey 12.2.1, which patched a vital WebKit flaw, Apple has launched updates for macOS Large Sur (11.6.4) and macOS Catalina (2022-002) that additionally deliver vital safety fixes. Apple has not launched any particulars concerning the updates and there are not any revealed CVE (Widespread Vulnerabilities and Exposures) entries.

Large Sur 11.6.4 and the Safety Replace 2022-02 for Catalina come shortly after Large Sur 11.6.3 and the Safety Replace 2022-01 for Catalina had been launched on January 26, the identical day Apple launched macOS 12.2. The WebKit flaw was mounted for Large Sur and Catalina in Safari 15.3, so these updates seemingly deal with a separate difficulty. Apple’s solely notes concerning the replace are that they “enhance the safety of macOS.”

Learn how to replace macOS

Earlier than updating your Mac, it’s a good suggestion to again up your knowledge in case the set up causes issues.

To put in the replace, you want an web connection. Additionally, your Mac might want to restart as a way to end the set up. Listed here are the steps.

1. Click on on the Apple menu.
2. Choose About this Mac.
3. Within the window that seems, go to the Overview tab if it’s not already open.
4. Click on on the Software program Replace button. It will open the Software program Replace system choice.
5. You might even see that the macOS Monterey improve is out there. If you would like the Large Sur or Catalina replace, click on on the “Extra data” hyperlink under Monterey.
6. A window for the replace ought to seem. When you’re prepared to put in, click on on the Set up Now button. The set up takes a number of minutes, relying on the pace of the web connection.