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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 […]

December 12, 2019 Macs, Technology, Updates

What’s changed in the Mojave 10.14.6 Security Update 2019-002?

The second Security Update for macOS Mojave 10.14.6 (2019-002) was a hefty download considering how few fixes it […]

December 11, 2019 Macs, Technology

Apple has pushed an update to XProtect

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

November 13, 2019 Macs, Technology, Updates

SilentKnight and silnite now look at firmware more thoroughly

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Updates now distinguish between firmware versions for High Sierra and Mojave, and those for Catalina. Recommended for all users.

November 4, 2019 Macs, Technology

A plain guide to Mac firmware and its problems

There are three software systems at the heart of every Mac: its firmware (‘EFI firmware’), the system kernel, […]

October 31, 2019 Macs, Technology

Apple has pushed an update to XProtect

In addition to the Catalina 10.15.1 and Security Updates, Apple has pushed another update today, to the data […]

October 29, 2019 Macs, Technology, Updates

Has Apple stopped pushing security updates to El Capitan?

Did Apple stop pushing updates to security data files for El Capitan back in May 2019?

October 28, 2019 Macs, Technology

SilentKnight, LockRattler and silnite updates to extend 10.15 checks

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Important updates if you’re running Catalina, as they add the KEXT blocker back into their checks.

October 18, 2019 Macs, Technology

Apple has added a new security database to Catalina, bringing 3 updates

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Added support for this new security database in new versions of SilentKnight, LockRattler and silnite.

October 14, 2019 Macs, Technology, Updates

SilentKnight and EFI firmware checks

How reporting EFI firmware versions in SilentKnight will change in the near future, depending on updates.

October 9, 2019 Macs, Technology

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