The apple Software Update icon appeared on my desk.

Where coming, what do need me?

Hi Pat,

You have installed iTunes or QuickTimes?  If so, you have installed Apple's products that may require updating.  If you do not quite trust the Update icon, and then delete and go to the Apple website and upgrade your software directly.  Sure, there may be other Apple products, you have installed, I don't know.  If you are concerned about the icon being some types of malware, then remove it and check your system for all Apple products that may require updating.  Then run a full scan with any security software you use just to be on the safe side.

I use Secunia PSI http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/ to maintain my software up to date and notify me when updates are available.  This is an additional layer of security because the new versions of software tend to be safest.

I hope this helps.

Good luck!

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