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Keep a more watchful eye on your Mac with Skint 1.04

Includes a version you can install into the menu bar, improved interface with categories, and internal improvements. Also makes results accessible to scripts.

February 27, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

Skint version 1.03 fixes bugs that could give false negatives

Fixes a bug that could in some circumstances incorrectly report that everything is OK, when it isn’t. Recommended for all, Monterey and later only.

February 14, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

Troubleshooting your Mac’s security with Skint 1.02

Adds a detailed Help book, supports macOS betas, can disable log checks for use in standard user accounts, checks log times, and has auto-update.

February 5, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

Skint 1.01 fixes SSV checks on Macs with multiple boot systems

If you run a Mac with more than one boot system, this update should enable it to check the SSV, although some Macs remain different.

January 31, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

Skint will keep a quiet eye on your Mac’s key settings

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Checks 8 key settings and functions essential for your Mac’s security and well-being, from whether SIP is enabled to XProtect. Runs automatically every hour, or as a single-shot.

January 29, 2024 Macs, Technology, Updates

Silently updated security data files in Sonoma

Each of the main security services in macOS, like XProtect, relies on data commonly stored in separate files […]

October 4, 2023 Macs, Technology

How to check your Mac is secure

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As macOS doesn’t have a dashboard to warn you of dangerous security settings, it’s worth checking them. Here’s what to look for, and how to correct them.

July 12, 2023 Macs, Technology

How does Ventura check the security of known apps and command tools?

Ventura aims to improve app security by checking integrity of apps and command tools whenever they’re run. How can it do that without significant overhead?

July 5, 2023 Macs, Technology

What causes App Translocation?

If you thought that App Translocation only happens to apps left in their original folders and not moved, and doesn’t happen after first run, this could come as a surprise.

May 9, 2023 Macs, Technology

macOS and security updates in detail

Major macOS releases from Sierra to Ventura, with full details of each release and security update. Also updates to XProtect, MRT and Gatekeeper.

May 8, 2023 Macs, Technology

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