When Apple opens WWDC on 10 June, it will release the first beta of macOS 15 to developers. By September, support for Monterey will be withdrawn. Now is the time to start planning your upgrades.
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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.
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.
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