Why disable the whole of SIP when all you need is to disable some of its features? Here are all the options explained, and how to combine them.
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Signing out of iCloud and signing back in fixed a problem with syncing, but it also turned SIP off in an ‘unknown’ way, something SilentKnight didn’t understand. Updates included for SilentKnight and silnite.
You may be surprised to learn that SIP or XProtect are disabled, that the SSV isn’t working, or that your security systems are way out of date.
Over the last year, I have come across many Macs which have been left with serious vulnerabilities. Here are four common ones, and how to put them right.
Why can’t you restore Chess.app from a backup, or trash Text Edit? How should you check that SIP’s protection is enabled on your Mac?
SIP protects your Mac from rogue KEXTs too, and prevents tools from attaching to protected processes.
When an app ran fine, but crashes in El Capitan, it may be SIP’s fault. Here is how to check, and more about SIP.
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