Apple releases security updates, iOS 8.2 and Apple TV 7.1

(Updates may not be available yet for download. They should be available to everyone before the end of the day)

Apple today released a security update for it’s most recent three OS X systems, iOS 8.2 and Apple TV 7.1 which also includes security fixes.

For OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion, 10.9.5 Mavericks and 10.10.2 Yosemite users the update “Security Update 2015-002” is available and (depending on the version of OS X you use) contains security fixes for iCloud Keychain, the Kernel and Secure Transport. The Secure Transport patch addresses the recently discovered FREAK vulnerability.

iOS 8.2 is available for iPhone 4S and later and addresses vulnerabilities in SMS Messaging, iCloud Keychain and Secure Transport.

Apple TV 7.1 update also addresses the FREAK vulnerability.

All users are recommended to install the security update on Mac and iOS update on applicable devices. Mac users can use their usual Software Update methods, iOS users can update through iTunes or by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Back up your Mac or iDevice before installing updates just as a precaution.

More info on Security Update 2015-002
More Info on the security contents of iOS 8.2
More info on the security content of Apple TV 7.1

Of course iOS 8.2 is not just about security patches. There is improved stability for several apps and processes, bug fixes, Apple Watch support and Health App improvements.