How apps can opt to set the quarantine flag on files they create, and how macOS can override that to protect you.
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Apple has updated XProtect so that it can detect the latest malware, ThiefQuest. Who will it benefit, though?
Apple has pushed an update overnight, to the data files used by XProtect, bringing its version number to […]
Use the most recent macOS possible, don’t disable protection, beware of links, if you have to live dangerously, use a VM, and remove Flash now. Practical tips for all.
Aim to fix longstanding failure to change version numbers after installing updates, and support Big Sur.
Apple has pushed an update today, to the data files used by XProtect, bringing its version number to […]
APFS adds 6 volume roles, including one which supports Time Machine backups. And per-file encryption is coming.
Apple has pushed a single update overnight, to its malware removal tool MRT, bringing it to version 1.63, […]
From SIP to a protected read-only System volume, macOS 11 takes system protection a big step further with cryptographic verification.
Apple has pushed two updates today, to the data files used by XProtect, bringing its version number to […]
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