Apple has deployed its first Rapid Security Response following recent security threats, but users should continue to use antivirus protection for their devices.
is meant to"deliver important security improvements between software updates — for example, improvements to the Safari web browser, the WebKit framework stack, or other critical system libraries. They may also be used to mitigate some security issues more quickly, such as issues that might have been exploited or reported to exist ‘in the wild.’"on Apple devices, like the Atomic macOS Stealer designed to specifically go after sensitive information on Mac computers.
Apple will be making these Rapid Security Responses available from now on to all users that have the latest OS installed over a rolling 48-hour period. Yes, having antivirus software installed on all your devices will only help you, not hurt you. Think of it as an extra layer of protection just in case Apple's security fixes are not moving as quickly as all those scammers trying to get your information.
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