This from the article [1] ... "The critical nature of the flaw will push more Mac OS users towards Yosemite, a free download with extensive hooks into Apple's iCloud services." If you aren't using Yosemite, you won't get the update. Sorry, but that's not good enough Apple. [1] http://www.itnews.com.au/News/402628,apple-closes-critical-system-backdoor-w... A.