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Persisting problems with Content Caching and failed security updates

Over the last month, several security updates pushed by Apple have caused problems with Content Caching servers. Why?

July 8, 2022 Macs, Technology

Apple has pushed an update to XProtect Remediator

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

July 7, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

Last Week on My Mac: Changing anti-malware tools in macOS

Out with the old MRT, and in with the new XProtect Remediator, which seems on a course for full function this fall, with the release of Ventura.

July 3, 2022 Macs, Technology

Apple has pushed updates to XProtect and XProtect Remediator

Apple has just pushed updates to XProtect and XProtect Remediator security software. While XProtect is generally supported by […]

June 30, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

Who needs Ventura’s Accessory Security?

Intended to counter hardware exploits, such as the checkm8 exploit of T2 chips and Thunderspy for Thunderbolt 3, this should prove valuable protection.

June 24, 2022 Macs, Technology

silnite version 7 supports Ventura, M2 Macs, XProtect Remediator and fixes bugs

Extensive checks on security data and settings from the command line. An important update, particularly for macOS 10.15 and later, and Apple silicon Macs.

June 21, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

How helpers are changing in Ventura

Many apps need helpers, usually run as LaunchAgents, LaunchDaemons or LoginItems. After introductory explanation of how these work, this explains how it changes in Ventura.

June 21, 2022 Macs, Technology

LockRattler 4.35 now checks for XProtect Remediator

Recommended for all running Catalina or later, this new version checks and reports the version of XProtect Remediator.

June 20, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

SilentKnight and SystHist updates now check XProtect Remediator

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Strongly recommended for all running macOS Catalina and later, these now work fully with XProtect Remediator, showing its current version, updates, etc.

June 17, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

App security changes coming in Ventura

Is macOS going to be like iOS? Not in Ventura, where notarization is improved with additional security checks. Here are the details.

June 17, 2022 Macs, Technology

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