MacOS Sequoia Update Causes Major Cybersecurity Tool Failures
Organizations and universities advise against installing the update due to compatibility and security issues.
- Apple's macOS Sequoia update has led to significant problems with third-party cybersecurity software from companies like Microsoft, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and ESET.
- Several universities, including Harvard and West Virginia University, have advised their communities not to install the update until further notice.
- Users have reported issues affecting not just security tools but also general app functionality, including web browsing and network connectivity.
- Security experts and developers have criticized Apple for not identifying these issues during beta testing, pointing to potential flaws in Sequoia's firewall and DNS handling.
- Apple has yet to comment on the issues or provide a timeline for a fix, leaving many organizations and users in a state of uncertainty.