Local network privacy protection, introduced in macOS Sequoia, doesn’t use TCC as most others do, but sets up a packet filter in Network Extension. Here are details.
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Although Sequoia and Tahoe have restrictions on what can connect to local network addresses, most everyday features are exempted. This explains what you need to know in case you come across one of its privacy prompts.
Survey of other privacy controls, including those involved in scripting and for development. Details of the new control on access to devices on the local network.
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VMs for investigating Software Update, malware protection, and discovering how to use VoiceOver to control them. And news on bridged networking support.
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A revamped configuration profile to remove censored private data from log entries, and how to get network diagnostic data too.
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