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Catalina 10.15.6 update is now available, with Mojave and High Sierra Security Updates 2020-004

Apple has just released what is expected to be the last substantial update to macOS 10.15 Catalina, bringing […]

July 15, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

Apple has pushed an update to XProtect to improve detection of ThiefQuest

Apple has pushed an update to the data files used by XProtect, bringing its version number to 2126, […]

July 13, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

What to do if you find a security problem in macOS

What should you do if you think you’ve found a security vulnerability in macOS, or an app provided by the App Store? Will you get a bounty?

July 11, 2020 Macs, Technology

How macOS overrides app behaviour, including quarantine

How apps can opt to set the quarantine flag on files they create, and how macOS can override that to protect you.

July 10, 2020 Macs, Technology

Will macOS protect you from ransomware like ThiefQuest?

Apple has updated XProtect so that it can detect the latest malware, ThiefQuest. Who will it benefit, though?

July 8, 2020 Macs, Technology

Apple has pushed an update to XProtect which may detect ThiefQuest

Apple has pushed an update overnight, to the data files used by XProtect, bringing its version number to […]

July 7, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

Protecting yourself against malware

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.

July 4, 2020 Macs, Technology

SilentKnight and LockRattler updated

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Aim to fix longstanding failure to change version numbers after installing updates, and support Big Sur.

July 1, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

Apple has pushed an update to XProtect

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

June 29, 2020 Macs, Technology, Updates

APFS changes in Big Sur: how Time Machine backs up to APFS, and more

APFS adds 6 volume roles, including one which supports Time Machine backups. And per-file encryption is coming.

June 29, 2020 Macs, Technology

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