A vulnerability has been found in Unix-based systems (including OS X and Linux) that could put your computer at risk. The flaw allows someone to use a bash script to attack your computer and launch programs, enable features, and view files. According to Lifehacker, if you are using a Mac or Linux machine, you can test your computer by opening a Terminal and entering a code. See the linked article for more information on how to know if you are vulnerable.
If you are found to be vulnerable, check for updates right away. Most Linux distributions have an update already available, but Apple has yet to release an update for OS X. However, there is a link in the article that will allow you to update Bash manually.
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