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Technology / Fri, 07 Aug 2026 The Times of India

Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 to fix Screen Sharing security flaw

Mac users can check for the latest update in the Settings appHow to download macOS Tahoe 26.6.1Apple's most popular Mac is now its hardest to buyApple has released macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, a new security update for Mac users that fixes a vulnerability related to the Screen Sharing feature. According to Apple’s security support document, the flaw could allow an attacker to authenticate to Screen Sharing without having valid credentials. The company has also released updates for older macOS versions, including macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, with the same security fix.The fix is not limited to Macs running macOS Tahoe. Apple has also released macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, which address the same Screen Sharing vulnerability. Buyers of the Apple MacBook Air are reportedly being told to wait till early September to get hold of the device.

Mac users can check for the latest update in the Settings app

How to download macOS Tahoe 26.6.1

Apple's most popular Mac is now its hardest to buy

Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.6.1, a new security update for Mac users that fixes a vulnerability related to the Screen Sharing feature. According to Apple’s security support document, the flaw could allow an attacker to authenticate to Screen Sharing without having valid credentials. Apple says it has addressed the security issue by improving state management. The company has also released updates for older macOS versions, including macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, with the same security fix.The fix is not limited to Macs running macOS Tahoe. Apple has also released macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, which address the same Screen Sharing vulnerability. This means Mac users who have not upgraded to macOS Tahoe can also install the security fix while remaining on their existing supported macOS version.Mac users can check for the latest update by opening the System Settings app and navigating to the Software Update section. If macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 is available for the device, users can download and install it from there.Given that the update addresses a security vulnerability that could allow authentication without valid credentials, users may want to install the latest available update on their Macs.In another news, shipping estimates of Apple MacBook Air have slipped by weeks across nearly every configuration, likely because of the global memory shortage. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported in his Power On newsletter that retail sources describe Air inventory as more constrained than they can ever recall. Order a base model from Apple's online store today and delivery lands at the end of August. Buyers of the Apple MacBook Air are reportedly being told to wait till early September to get hold of the device.

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