macOS updates
The latest version of macOS is Golden Gate 27.2, which Apple released on 26 Oct 2026. It fixes 263 security flaws.[1] It fixes 263 security flaws, and attackers study each release to work out what it fixed.
Since June 2026, Apple has put out 16 macOS security releases, closing 2 flaws that attackers were already using.
Should you update your Mac?
Yes, this week. macOS Golden Gate 27.2 came out on 26 Oct 2026. None of its 263 fixes is known to be used in attacks yet. Its page lists what each fix covers. Not ready for macOS Golden Gate, or on a Mac that can’t run it? macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 has the fixes for macOS Tahoe.
Older devices
Apple keeps fixing older versions for Macs that can’t run the newest one. The newest release on each:
| Version | Released | Fixes |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Golden Gate 27.2 | 263 | |
| macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 | 213 | |
| macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 | 197 | |
| macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 | 1 |
How to update
- Back up first if you can.iCloud backup or your computer. Updates rarely go wrong, but a backup makes it painless if one does.
- Open Apple menu → System Settings → General → Software Update.Your Mac shows the newest version it can run. Tap or click Update Now, or Upgrade Now for a new major version.
- Leave it plugged in.It downloads, prepares and restarts. Expect 15 to 45 minutes.
- Turn on automatic updates.In the same place, under Automatic Updates, turn on both downloading and installing security responses and updates.
To see which version you have: Apple menu → About This Mac shows the macOS name and version.
Every release
Every macOS security release since June 2026, newest first.
| Release | Date | Fixes | Used in attacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| macOS Golden Gate 27.2 | 263 | – | |
| macOS Tahoe 26.7.2 | 213 | – | |
| macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 | 197 | – | |
| macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 | 1 | 1 | |
| macOS Sequoia 15.8.1 | 1 | 1 | |
| macOS Golden Gate 27 | 276 | 1 | |
| macOS Tahoe 26.7 | 178 | 1 | |
| macOS Sequoia 15.8 | 180 | – | |
| macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 | 34 | – | |
| macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 | 1 | 1 | |
| macOS Sequoia 15.7.9 | 1 | 1 | |
| macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 | 1 | 1 | |
| macOS Tahoe 26.6 | 170 | – | |
| macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 | 148 | – | |
| macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 | 137 | – | |
| macOS Tahoe 26.5.2 | 38 | – |
References
- ^ Apple. “Apple security releases”, each release’s notes.