Apple has just released updates to bring macOS 13 Ventura to version 13.3 (build 22E252), and security updates […]
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Update improves analysis and reporting of XProtect Remediator anti-malware scans, and is for macOS Catalina and later.
Now has more nuanced interpretation of potential problems reported by XPR, and displays a simple summary in a separate reporting panel.
Is provenance tracking intended to make app launch times shorter despite new Gatekeeper checks, or is it trying to make it harder to cheat?
Apple has just released an update to XProtect Remediator security software for Macs running Catalina or later, bringing […]
How the new tracking extended attribute is attached to apps, how it’s recorded in a security database, and how it’s checked. But for what purpose?
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Ventura introduces a new extended attribute com.apple.provenance, used to mark successful clearance of quarantine. It’s protected by SIP too.
In the two years since we’ve been waiting for Apple to provide an option to opt out of online certificate and notarization checks, Apple has added two enhanced security modes, but not addressed the original issue.
If Ventura checks the security of apps more thoroughly, how does it go about that? Gatekeeper explored, from XProtect to OCSP checks.
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