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How a security update threw errors in XProtect Remediator

You’ve just installed an update to macOS security software, then it gives you a status of ‘Unknown’ caused by [] and stops working. What’s wrong?

February 6, 2023 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Why are security updates still so unreliable?

Of the 16 security software updates in the last 8 months, only 3 have installed correctly. But isn’t the purpose of the Content Caching server to make updates quicker and easier?

February 5, 2023 Macs, Technology

Apple has released an update to XProtect Remediator

Apple has just released an update to XProtect Remediator security software for Macs running Catalina or later, bringing […]

February 2, 2023 Macs, Technology, Updates

Is it more secure to be a normal or admin user?

While you may feel more comfortable working with the more limited privileges of a normal rather than admin user, does that improve security?

January 24, 2023 Macs, Technology

What has changed in macOS Ventura 13.2?

The update to macOS Ventura 13.2 isn’t large, but brings two significant new features: Advanced Data Protection for […]

January 23, 2023 Macs, Technology

Apple has released updates to Ventura 13.2, Monterey 12.6.3 and Big Sur 11.7.3

Apple has just released updates to bring macOS 13 Ventura to version 13.2 (build 22D49), and security updates […]

January 23, 2023 Macs, Technology, Updates

Apple has released an update to XProtect Remediator

Apple has just released an update to XProtect Remediator security software for Macs running Catalina or later, bringing […]

January 19, 2023 Macs, Technology, Updates

Last Week on My Mac: the trouble with better security

How macOS security can have excellent tools and defences, but fail to inform the user of the detection of malicious software.

January 8, 2023 Macs, Technology

How do you know when macOS detects and remediates malware?

macOS may alert you when you’re trying to open or run a file, with an alert informing you that malware was detected. But what about in scans?

January 4, 2023 Macs, Technology

Can you rely on macOS Ventura for malware protection?

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Samples of four malicious software downloaded and run on macOS 13.1. Could it detect and block them effectively? Or do you need 3rd party protection?

January 3, 2023 Macs, Technology

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