Apple Device Update Log

Want to know more about the updates required for your W&L-owned Mac device?

An ongoing summary can be found in our Apple update log below.

Updates to Apple products occur routinely to patch vulnerabilities, improve system integrity and stability, and mitigate zero-day exploits, including high-priority emergency fixes. W&L uses Nudge, an open-source tool developed by MacAdmins (and supported by universities across the country), to encourage macOS users to update their systems.

Employees can help by following these Best Practices:

Enable Automatic Updates
This ensures that security patches and app updates are installed without delay.

Manually Check Periodically
Even with automatic updates enabled, periodically check for updates-especially after hearing about a known threat.

Prioritize Security Updates
Apply any update labeled "security" as soon as possible, even if you choose to delay feature updates.

Restart Devices Regularly
Some updates require a restart to complete installation. If your device is always in "sleep mode," the update might not finish.

Apple Device Update Log​

These updates are part of Apple's ongoing efforts to enhance security and stability of the macOS. It's important to regularly install these updates to protect your system against known vulnerabilities. For W&L-owned devices, utilizing tools like Nudge can help ensure timely updates and compliance with security best practices.​

If you need assistance with updating your Mac or have questions about these updates, please contact the ITS Helpdesk at x4357 or help@wlu.edu.

Scheduled Updates:

  • Coming soon - Critical security update pushed to 1:1 computers for Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. Update will install upon machine restart.
  • Upcoming macOS Nudge event: Wednesday, May 21 - Thursday, June 5

Completed Updates:

macOS Sequoia 15.4.1
Release Date: April 16, 2025
Build: 24E263
Security Fixes: Addressed active exploits, including CoreAudio and RPAC vulnerabilities; improved update reliability on low-storage systems.

macOS Sequoia 15.4
Release Date: March 31, 2025
Build: 24E214
Security Fixes: Introduced major security improvements and performance refinements as part of the Sequoia feature update cycle.

macOS Sonoma 14.7.5
Release Date: March 31, 2025
Build: 23H527
Security Fixes: Patched multiple vulnerabilities including system kernel and WebKit exploits; recommended for all users.

macOS Ventura 13.7.5
Release Date: March 31, 2025
Build: 22H527
Security Fixes: Final security rollup for Ventura, addressing 80+ known issues across system frameworks.