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LockRattler 4.1b3: even better for El Capitan?

Two significant fixes for El Capitan, and one for all users, should bring this beta release closer to the final.

December 17, 2017 Macs, Technology

LockRattler 4.1b2 should play better with El Capitan

Fixes a couple of issues when run in El Capitan, including the Check for security update button.

December 16, 2017 Macs, Technology

LockRattler 4.1b1 tells you more, and can install updates for you

Now tells you of the latest installed updates, macOS and security updates, and lets you force and install any outstanding updates.

December 15, 2017 Macs, Technology

LockRattler 4 for El Capitan, Sierra and High Sierra is released

Release at last: the only complete check of your Mac’s built-in security systems. Free as ever. And the next version is coming very shortly too.

December 14, 2017 Macs, Technology

Adobe has released Flash Player 28.0.0.126 update

Adobe has released an update to bring its Flash Player to version 28.0.0.126. This is available now from […]

December 12, 2017 Macs, Technology

Apple has released Time Capsule and AirPort updates for KRACK vulnerabilities

Apple has today released firmware updates for Time Capsules and AirPort Base Stations which address the vulnerabilities known […]

December 12, 2017 Macs, Technology

LockRattler 4.0b2 has a couple of helpful tweaks

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Yes, LockRattler 4 runs on El Capitan at last! This version improves its behaviour, and should make it more bombproof.

December 12, 2017 Macs, Technology

Thoroughly-new version of LockRattler now available

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With completely new code, a new interface, optional authentication, even a new Help book and icon, LockRattler 4 should be more robust and useful.

December 11, 2017 Macs, Technology

xattr: com.apple.rootless, protects with SIP

Marks a folder or file as being protected by SIP. Widespread among kernel extensions, and Apple’s bundled apps.

December 11, 2017 Uncategorized

xattr: com.apple.quarantine, the quarantine flag

This UTF-8 string contains the Gatekeeper score, the system time of download, downloading agent, and the event UUID. Can force a full Gatekeeper check.

December 11, 2017 xattr

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