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Apple has released updates to XProtect and XProtect Remediator

Apple has just released an update to XProtect for all versions of macOS, bringing it to version 5322. […]

November 4, 2025 Macs, Technology, Updates

Check your Mac is secure

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How to check secure boot, SIP, Gatekeeper/XProtect, its SSV, FileVault, macOS and its firmware, and XProtect Remediator scans.

October 15, 2025 Macs, Technology

Silently updated security data files in Tahoe

XProtect, XProtect Remediator, XProtect Behaviour Service, kernel extension excludes, incompatible apps, and some historical remnants, including a database that’s downloaded then vanishes.

September 19, 2025 Macs, Technology

Security data updates in Sequoia and Tahoe

Three XProtects, and one of them installed in two different locations. How they’re updated, and how you can ensure your Mac keeps up to date with them.

September 9, 2025 Macs, Technology

Explainer: Yara rules

Used by two of XProtect’s malware detection features, Yara rules are valuable way to check whether files satisfy a logical condition, and more.

August 20, 2025 Macs, Technology

Inside XProtect Remediator, and how it could save us from disaster

Six years ago, the old MRT saved millions of Macs from coming under attack. XPR could one day do the same. A new deep dive into its function has just been presented at Black Hat. Also updates on status_code 30 and missed scans.

August 11, 2025 Macs, Technology

Apple has just released updates to XProtect and XProtect Remediator

Apple has just released updates to XProtect for all supported versions of macOS, bringing it to version 5309, […]

August 5, 2025 Macs, Technology, Updates

What happened to XProtect this week?

A slew of new rules to detect novel malware, four changes to behavioural detection. This has been an unusual week for security data updates.

July 11, 2025 Macs, Technology

Apple has just released major updates to XProtect and XProtect Remediator

Apple has just released updates to XProtect for all supported versions of macOS, bringing it to version 5304, […]

July 8, 2025 Macs, Technology, Updates

What to expect of XProtects?

Classic XProtect, XProtect Remediator, and XProtect behavioural with Bastion rules – a rundown on developments over the last year and where they’re going next.

May 23, 2025 General, Macs, Technology

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