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Very Important Question: How To Keep High Sierra Secure???
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MarkC, I don't have access to another Mac so I don't have access to MacOSX.
I'm bothered because I really do miss using MacOSX
I'm just getting worried because by the time I install the new HDD in my Mac Mini mid2011 I may only be able to use MacOSX on my Mac Mini for a couple weeks...😥😥😥
I have no data to back this, but based on the sheer amount of threats existing for Windows and for MacOS, you are probably more vulnerable running Windows 10 than you would be running HS with a secure browser such as Firefox.
Your router's firewall and the HS built in firewall will keep at bay any threats coming your way.
Malware is as much a risk on an unsupported version of MacOS as it is on a supported one. You just need to be careful, as we all are, and use Malwarebyte if in doubt.
So.. Safari updates for High Sierra are officially dead now
Been a good ride, still love HighSierra though on my MBP 2010.
I was wrong, this so sad 😭😭😭😭
Cameia
Just install the security & privacy focused Firefox web browser on your High Sierra, and you'll be fine.
Thank you for all your replies!
I've been doing more research on this and it seems like the latest release for MacOS High Sierra along with updates for MacOS Mojave and MacOS Catalina was released on 15th July 2020. However, Safari version 14.0 was recently released on the 16th of September 2020 and it's NOT available for MacOS High Sierra which makes me worried... 😥 😢😢
Link: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222
I've been doing more research on this and it seems like the latest release for MacOS High Sierra along with updates for MacOS Mojave and MacOS Catalina was released on 15th July 2020. However, Safari version 14.0 was recently released on the 16th of September 2020 and it's NOT available for MacOS High Sierra which makes me worried... 😥 😢😢
Link: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222
Well, still receiving security updates
After Security Update 2020-005 (High Sierra) there is not update for Safari for macOS HS?
Came
that’s correctWell, still receiving security updates
After Security Update 2020-005 (High Sierra) there is not update for Safari for macOS HS?
Came
I'm still trying to find this information!Well, still receiving security updates
After Security Update 2020-005 (High Sierra) there is not update for Safari for macOS HS?
Came
This is welcome news.
support.apple.com
It seems like the recent High Sierra security update is a bit of a surprise for us all. However, Safari 14.0 is only listed as supporting Mojave and Catalina (and presumably Big Sur on release).
I think it’s likely that this security update will be High Sierra’s last.
About the security content of macOS Catalina 10.15.7, Security Update 2020-005 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-005 Mojave - Apple Support (CA)
This document describes the security content of macOS Catalina 10.15.7, Security Update 2020-005 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-005 Mojave.
I think it’s likely that this security update will be High Sierra’s last.
This is welcome news.
It seems like the recent High Sierra security update is a bit of a surprise for us all. However, Safari 14.0 is only listed as supporting Mojave and Catalina (and presumably Big Sur on release).About the security content of macOS Catalina 10.15.7, Security Update 2020-005 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-005 Mojave - Apple Support (CA)
This document describes the security content of macOS Catalina 10.15.7, Security Update 2020-005 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-005 Mojave.
I think it’s likely that this security update will be High Sierra’s last.
Yep. Apple implied support would end around Sept. 2020, and considering virtually every previous update included an updated Safari, and the fact this one didn't, can only mean its the end to support.
Some food for thought for those concerned... don't be. Many Macs around the world are still running versions far older than High Sierra, and having no glaring security issues at all in 2020. Remember that Firefox still supports 10.9+, and Chrome still supports 10.10+.
Also, go check out the PowerPC forum. Everyone there is still using 10.5 or older online because of great open source projects like TenFourFox and Leopard Webkit. None of them have ever reported security issues, ever.
After the first paragraph, obviously my post is aimed at anyone. Not just you or the OP.
This is welcome news.
It seems like the recent High Sierra security update is a bit of a surprise for us all. However, Safari 14.0 is only listed as supporting Mojave and Catalina (and presumably Big Sur on release).About the security content of macOS Catalina 10.15.7, Security Update 2020-005 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-005 Mojave - Apple Support (CA)
This document describes the security content of macOS Catalina 10.15.7, Security Update 2020-005 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-005 Mojave.
I think it’s likely that this security update will be High Sierra’s last.
Thank you so much for posting that Mr_Brightside.
I wish there was a way for us to know if Apple was going to keep releasing security updates for High Sierra as this is SUPER important to me.
Some people don't need security threats or any other type of external threat, because their own unseasoned paranoia is their worst enemy. Being paranoid, yet totally unable to articulate a specific threat they're worried about. Sad really.
Also, your 2011 mini can easily run Mojave or Catalina with the dosdude1 patchers.
Bottom line... a knowledgeable user with common sense and genuine computer know-how can be secure on any OS. No matter how outdated. But when you do yourself the disservice of not knowing what you're doing on a platform you use every single day... well... you're just leaving yourself to your own paranoid delusions.
Also, your 2011 mini can easily run Mojave or Catalina with the dosdude1 patchers.
Bottom line... a knowledgeable user with common sense and genuine computer know-how can be secure on any OS. No matter how outdated. But when you do yourself the disservice of not knowing what you're doing on a platform you use every single day... well... you're just leaving yourself to your own paranoid delusions.
Whether or not typical "hacking" is something that gets experienced by most users, security updates still matter.
Knowing what you're doing, and having sound internet habits, is far more important. Especially with macOS. Leaving all your security responsibility to your OS, and being a typically uninformed user, is far more dangerous than any threat on the internet.
Certainly all of that. Nevertheless, it doesn't mean that security updates just don't matter as it all should really be part of doing all of that.
I will make one last plea to people here...
Please let this thread inspire you to actually learn more about the ins and outs of computers and security. Being limited in such understandings is doing yourself a serious disservice. It's like joining the army and expecting to drive a tank on your first day. It doesn't work that way... you have to put in work and effort.
Just because something is user friendly, doesn't mean you have to limit yourself. macOS is literally BSD at the core, which literally gives you limitless possibilities.
Just try and evolve your computer brain a little! I can promise your head won't explode!
Please let this thread inspire you to actually learn more about the ins and outs of computers and security. Being limited in such understandings is doing yourself a serious disservice. It's like joining the army and expecting to drive a tank on your first day. It doesn't work that way... you have to put in work and effort.
Just because something is user friendly, doesn't mean you have to limit yourself. macOS is literally BSD at the core, which literally gives you limitless possibilities.
Just try and evolve your computer brain a little! I can promise your head won't explode!
Thank you so much for all of your replies! The MacRumors Community means so much to me.
What about this situation:
I'm using a Bit Torrent client to download completely legal files like Linux distributions and since I'm connected to other users downloading/uploading the Bit Torrent file these other users will be able to see that I'm running MacOS High Sierra which isn't receiving security updates, which would make me vulnerable to attack?
My web browser isn't the avenue of attack at all in this situation so even if I'm running the latest web browser I'm still vulnerable to attack...
What about this situation:
I'm using a Bit Torrent client to download completely legal files like Linux distributions and since I'm connected to other users downloading/uploading the Bit Torrent file these other users will be able to see that I'm running MacOS High Sierra which isn't receiving security updates, which would make me vulnerable to attack?
My web browser isn't the avenue of attack at all in this situation so even if I'm running the latest web browser I'm still vulnerable to attack...
Where is this information visible? I cannot see any data like this in Transmission.