Plethora Of New User Space Filesystems For Mac
Latest macOS High Sierra update is now available with the US technology firm releasing this major upgrade earlier this week. High Sierra is packed with improvements and new features including a refresh of the Photos app, Mail and Safari web browser. High Sierra also offers a boost to performance and memory of MacBooks and iMacs with a new file system able to duplicate files without using vital disk space. But there is also another major reason to hit the download button.
- Plethora Of New User Space File Systems For Mac
- Plethora Of New User Space File Systems For Mac And Cheese
According to new research by Duo Security, Apple’s computers are at risk of attack due to core software being outdated. In fact, Duo Security says they found that of 74,000 Macs they tested, over four per cent ran insecure versions of software that springs into life when a computer is first switched on. The problems appear to arise from something called extensible firmware interface (EFI) which is currently used by Apple’s computers. 'It's the first bit of code that runs when you press the power button,' said Rich Smith, Duo's director of security.
Plethora Of New User Space File Systems For Mac
Plethora Of New User Space File Systems For Mac And Cheese
When Duo Security tested a number of Macs it found that the EFI wasn’t being updated leaving it out of date and open to attack from hackers. Apple has responded by saying it “appreciated' Duo’s work in highlighting the issues. In a statement the US technology giant said: 'Apple continues to work diligently in the area of firmware security, and we´re always exploring ways to make our systems even more secure.' 'In order to provide a safer and more secure experience in this area, macOS High Sierra automatically validates Mac firmware weekly.' It's worth noting that EFI attacks on the general public are not something that are currently commonplace with Duo confirming, 'Thankfully, as far as we are aware, there are not any EFI exploits that are being used as part of commodity exploit kits, malware, or ransomware that has been detected in the wild.' 'There are easier, cheaper, and arguably more effective ways in which attackers can target home users.' However, anyone who hasn't downloaded the free macOS High Sierra update should consider doing so as soon as possible as this offers the best protection against attack.