Apple has just pushed two updates, to the data files used by XProtect, bringing its version number to […]
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What is FileVault encryption? Is it the same as that on an M1 Mac’s internal SSD, or something different? How can you use it instead of overwriting an SSD? Which boot volumes are encrypted?
Recommended for those using Monterey or intending to upgrade, this now checks its security data correctly.
Despite its lack of security release notes, the 11.5.2 update contains new versions of several important security executables, including spctl, sandboxd and syspolicyd.
Apple hasn’t trusted us with the knowledge of what’s in macOS 11.5.2 update, but expects us to trust it not to abuse its checks on CSAM.
Nine months ago, Apple undertook to make changes in the way in which macOS checks its OCSP service for certificate revocations. Has it changed anything yet?
Apple has today, 5 August, released standalone updaters for the last two Security Updates, which were first released […]
Apple has just released a surprise ‘patch’ update to macOS Big Sur, to bring it to version 11.5.1. […]
From the start of voluntary code signing in 2007, defences against malware in macOS have changed dramatically. Here’s an overview of what has happened.
What do you need to do before selling or giving away your Mac to someone else? Here’s a summary, covering all from Intel to M1 models.
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