Apple's at it again, releasing another security update today. Security Update 2006-002 is recommended for all users and improves the reliability and security of the following components:

* apache_mod_php
* CoreTypes
* LaunchServices
* Mail
* rsync
* Safari

Additionally, this update incorporates Security Update 2006-001, which improves the security of the following components:

* apache_mod_php
* automount
* Bom
* Directory Services
* iChat
* IPSec
* LaunchServices
* LibSystem
* loginwindow
* Mail
* rsync
* Safari
* Syndication

REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4.5 (client or server)

Before installing this or any other OS update, make sure your hard drive is in good shape:

* Boot from the OS X Install CD and run Disk Utility's Repair Disk function (or use a third-party drive utility such as DiskWarrior).
* When booted from the volume containing Mac OS X, run Disk Utility's Repair Disk Permissions function. Install the update.
* After rebooting, again run Repair Disk Permissions.

One more thing; MacWorld Online has an excellent article today entitled "Take Control Of Permissions In OSX". It's a very informative article that explains exactly what permissions are and why they exist. So, next time someone tells you that you need to repair your permissions, you'll know exactly what they're talking about!

Available via Software Update:

Security Update 2006-002 is recommended for all users and improves the reliability and security of the following components:

apache_mod_php
CoreTypes
LaunchServices
Mail
Safari
rsync

Additionally, this update incorporates Security Update 2006-001, which improves the security of the following components:

apache_mod_php
automount
Bom
Directory Services
iChat
IPSec
LaunchServices
LibSystem
loginwindow
Mail
rsync
Safari
Syndication


For detailed information on this Update, please visit this website: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798