Changing Dock icons, a new Check Now command, a major bug fix, and more in these updates to the apps that keep a watchful eye on your Mac’s security.
SilentKnight
Includes a version you can install into the menu bar, improved interface with categories, and internal improvements. Also makes results accessible to scripts.
Fixes a bug that could in some circumstances incorrectly report that everything is OK, when it isn’t. Recommended for all, Monterey and later only.
No scans? Malware detected and remediated? Or just an odd report that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere? How to deal with each of them.
Adds a detailed Help book, supports macOS betas, can disable log checks for use in standard user accounts, checks log times, and has auto-update.
If you run a Mac with more than one boot system, this update should enable it to check the SSV, although some Macs remain different.
Checks 8 key settings and functions essential for your Mac’s security and well-being, from whether SIP is enabled to XProtect. Runs automatically every hour, or as a single-shot.
We excel at ignoring and forgetting. While Apple is very keen to get us to upgrade macOS, it’s less concerned that its security protection is up to date and running as expected. Here’s my answer: Skint.
If you can’t upgrade it to Sonoma, how can you ensure your production Mac doesn’t get upgraded unintentionally?
What you need to know about the 3 XProtects: classic, Remediator and BehaviourService, and full details of what we know about XPR 122.