Updates!
(This page last updated 5/18/25)
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On this page you will find important and up-to-date information about your Apple products, what’s current in the security world, and any scams targeting Apple users that you should be aware of. Make sure to bookmark and revisit this page regularly!
Where to look for your device’s current version
On your Macintosh, go to Apple Menu>About This Mac to see your current version. To update, go to Apple Menu>System Settings>General>Software Update.
For iOS devices, go to Settings>General>Software Update.
For tvOS, go to Settings > System > Software Update and select Update Software.
Current Apple OS Updates
May 12, 2025 – Apple just released critical software updates with security patches for vulnerabilities being actively exploited in “sophisticated” attacks.
Apple released macOS Sequoia 15.5, along with macOS 13.7.6 and macOS 14.7.6, for older Macs. macOS Sequoia 15.5 is available on all Macs that can run macOS 15 and includes bug fixes, security updates, and a change to Screen Time notifications for parents when the Screen Time passcode is used on a child’s device.
Microsoft Office Updates
The current version of Microsoft Office is 16.97. You can check this by opening up Microsoft Word and going to the Word menu and choosing, “About Microsoft Word” To update, go to the Help menu and choose, “Check for Updates.”
How to identify and avoid phishing email scams
Phishing emails can be more difficult to catch when they originate from a real or recognizable email address—at least on the surface—as fake addresses with misspellings are the first giveaway of a scam. Generally speaking, you should think twice before engaging with any message that has a tone of urgency or evokes an emotional response, even if it looks real.
If you get an email from a company you know and whose services you use and the message appears legit, don’t click any links or download any attachments. Go directly to the company’s website by typing in the URL, and check official social media accounts or customer service channels for any alerts related to the message you received—especially if the email has to do with account security or recovery or your personal information.
Remember: If you receive an email that has urgency in it – 1) breathe several times before taking any action, 2) be very wary about clicking on any link contained in the email, and 3) Reach out to us if you are unsure – better to take a few extra minutes to confirm a suspected email is legitimate or not, rather than have the headache and financial trouble a phishing email can create for you.
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