Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 With Security Fixes

[MacRumors]

Apple today released macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, an update to the macOS Tahoe operating system that came out last year. macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 comes a little over a week after Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.6.

Mac owners can download the software by opening the System Settings app and then navigating to the Software Updates section.

According to Apple's security support document, macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 fixes a vulnerability that could allow an attacker to authenticate to Screen Sharing without valid credentials. Apple fixed the issue with improved state management.

Apple also released updates for macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.9 with the same fix.

Article Link: Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 With Security Fixes

 

[yockster]

beta 5 today?

 

[lcgarza10]

Where is Beta 5 of OS's 27, Apple?? its been more than 2 weeks with this buggy version of iOS (and MacOS)

 

[Mazda 3s]

Not seeing it on my M4 Mac mini or M5 MacBook Air...

 

[msz95]

I can't see this update on my M5 🙁

 

[Black_Mage]

A lot of security patches lately. Is Apple using A.I. to find bugs in their code?

 

[jwm]

beta 5 today?

I doubt it.

 

[ELman]

A lot of security patches lately. Is Apple using A.I. to find bugs in their code?

Google Gemini says yes.

 

[081440]

I’m getting an update for Sequoia too.

MacOS 15.7.9

On a MacBook Pro 16 inch from 2019

 

[DribbleCastle]

Sad that beta 4 has been the worst for me.... but I have to live with it the longest. Monday it is i suppose.

 

[DocMultimedia]

Where is Beta 5 of OS's 27, Apple?? its been more than 2 weeks with this buggy version of iOS (and MacOS)

I find b4 more stable than 26. But really wondering why b5 seems late.

 

[N0ughtsAndCr0sses]

beta 5 today?

Exactly!
Hahaahhahaahha

Nah, my friend, I think we are forgotten. 😂🤌🏻

 

[anshuvorty]

macOS GG is so polished and so stable after Beta 4 that it doesn't need a beta 5...lol...remember this OS revision is the Snow Leopard release this year...wouldn't be surprised if we don't get a Beta 5 and instead get a RC before release.

 

[Alexrat1996]

have it updating now

 

[jpsmith76]

Related topic. Does anyone know how to find the https://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/.... link to the full installer? I know a site that posts them eventually, but I am impatient. I can't use Software Update due to a dumb deferred update profile I can't remove.

Edit to add: Not needed as the site I use just posted it, but would still like to know how to find it for the future.

 

[antmarobel]

A lot of security patches lately. Is Apple using A.I. to find bugs in their code?

My husband says it is!

 

[JMStearnsX2]

Related topic. Does anyone know how to find the https://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/.... link to the full installer? I know a site that posts them eventually, but I am impatient. I can't use Software Update due to a dumb deferred update profile I can't remove.

Edit to add: Not needed as the site I use just posted it, but would still like to know how to find it for the future.

Using Terminal is another way to get the installer.

softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version #.#.#

So it would be
softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 26.6.1

 

[ProTruckDriver]

I’m getting an update for Sequoia too.

MacOS 15.7.9

On a MacBook Pro 16 inch from 2019

Thank you. I don't have this update for Sequoia yet but I'll be looking for it on my Mac mini M4

 

[boswald]

Downloaded and installed just fine on my M5 Air.

 

[awshucks]

It's showing 2.1GB on my M5 MBP.

 

[sblundgren]

Didn't fix iCloud Private Relay leaking users's real IP address:

Browser IP and DNS Leak Checker — Psylo

A new leak discovered in August 2026 affects Apple Private Relay and browsers that rely on WebKit's proxy configuration features, including Tor browsers on iOS. Check if your browser is affected.

leaks.psylo.app

 

[iAssimilated]

If you don't have Screen Sharing enabled is this update necessary?

 

[ProTruckDriver]

I just installed the update on macOS Sequoia to 15.7.9 No problems. 👍

 

[Abydos]

Using Terminal is another way to get the installer.

softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version #.#.#

So it would be
softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 26.6.1

thanks

 

[antmarobel]

No macOS Golden Gate 5 today. I'm feeling boring...🥱