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What happened with security updates and HP printer software?

Why many had problems, what they are exactly, what you can do about them, and how they should be prevented.

October 26, 2020 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Are silent security updates a vulnerability?

The update to MRT 1.68 has caused problems with many Macs. Even if their cause is discovered, fixing them is usually long and complex. That silent security update is causing a denial of service.

October 25, 2020 Macs, Technology

Why have my HP printers stopped working? How to check their software signature

Many users are today reporting that their HP printer software has suddenly stopped working, with worrying messages implying […]

October 23, 2020 Macs, Technology

MRT: what do we know about it?

The macOS Malware Removal Tool – what is it, where is it, what does it do and how does it run? And a curious story about its recent past, when it was used to remove non-malware.

October 23, 2020 Macs, Technology

SilentKnight version 1.11 now supports individual updates

New feature: an updater window which allows you to download and install individual named updates, rather than having to install all that are available.

October 21, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

Apple has pushed updates to XProtect and MRT

Apple has pushed two updates today, to the data files used by XProtect, bringing its version number to […]

October 19, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

How does your Mac know when Apple revokes a developer certificate?

Where does macOS store a list of revoked certificates, and how does it keep them up to date? The answer isn’t perhaps what you expect.

October 16, 2020 Macs, Technology

SilentKnight and LockRattler: A Masterclass

Why use them, which to use, what to do with large updates, how to avoid downloading some updates, how they work, error messages, and where to find more info.

October 9, 2020 Macs, Technology

Apple has released macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Supplemental Update

Apple has just released a set of new updates for macOS Mojave 10.14.6 to address earlier problems with […]

October 2, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

Apple has pushed updates to XProtect and MRT

Apple has pushed two updates today, to the data files used by XProtect, bringing its version number to […]

October 1, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

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