There’s a steady stream of users discovering their Macs have been skipping important security updates since June. How come?
SilentKnight
Now offers proper JSON format output, and gives its version number in usage info.
Reports the version of XProtect Remediator currently installed, improves log record checks, and now supports auto-update.
Provides more details including scans of XProtect Remediator, and a Settings dialog. Documentation now explains how to deal with difficulties updating.
Developed from LockRattler three years ago, SilentKnight is in need to modernisation to work better with changing security tools. History and aims.
Short explanations of all the information reported in SilentKnight, and its command line equivalent silnite.
Keeping your Mac up to date is essential if it’s to benefit from latest security fixes and protection against malware. How to deal with problems.
Extensive checks on security data and settings from the command line. An important update, particularly for macOS 10.15 and later, and Apple silicon Macs.
Strongly recommended for all running macOS Catalina and later, these now work fully with XProtect Remediator, showing its current version, updates, etc.
Although intended primarily for anyone running Ventura or using an M2 Mac, they should be good for all users.
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