Apple Says Mac Users Targeted in Zero-Day Cyberattacks

Apple has pushed out security updates that it says are 'recommended for all users,' after fixing a pair of security bugs used in active cyberattacks targeting Mac users. From a report: In a security advisory on its website, Apple said it was aware of two vulnerabilities that 'may have been actively exploited on Intel-based Mac systems.' The bugs are considered 'zero day' vulnerabilities because they were unknown to Apple at the time they were exploited.

The vulnerabilities were reported by security researchers at Google's Threat Analysis Group, which investigates government-backed hacking and cyberattacks, suggesting that a government actor may be involved in the attacks.

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