Apple has released QuickTime 7.6, which includes performance tweaks and critical security fixes Apple has released a new version of its QuickTime media player adding critical security fixes as well as some new tweaks to improve the software’s ease-of-use and compatibility with different file formats.QuickTime 7.6, released Wednesday for Mac OS X and Windows, patches seven bugs, all of which could let hackers install unauthorized software on a victim’s computer. In recent years, hackers looking for ways to run their software on Windows PCs in particular have increasingly exploited flaws in add-on programs such as QuickTime. That’s why security experts generally advise users to install this type of update as soon as possible.The newly patched flaws do not appear to have been publicly known before Wednesday, according to Apple’s security note on the update. Any attacks that exploited these flaws would involve tricking the victim into first visiting a malicious Web site or viewing a specially encoded media file, Apple said.The 7.6 update also includes some performance-enhancements for H.2640-encoded and Motion JPEG media files, as well as some audio tweaks for AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) and MPEG video files. The update also “improves compatibility with iChat and Photo Booth,” Apple said in a note on the update. Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe