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.
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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.
If you want to install some updates but not all, this version adds two improvements to help you do that without unintentionally downloading what you don’t want.
How it checks whether your Mac’s firmware and security protection are current, and screens for major security issues.
Neither its man page or usage information are complete or correct. Here’s how to check for available updates and install them using softwareupdate.
Why XProtect Remediator scans can report BadPluginServiceSignature status_code 31 and abort, and why you don’t need to do anything about it.
As macOS doesn’t have a dashboard to warn you of dangerous security settings, it’s worth checking them. Here’s what to look for, and how to correct them.
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