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XProtect

XProCheck 1.2 checks macOS malware scans better

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Reports the version of XProtect Remediator currently installed, improves log record checks, and now supports auto-update.

October 12, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

SilentKnight version 2 is designed for Catalina to Ventura

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Provides more details including scans of XProtect Remediator, and a Settings dialog. Documentation now explains how to deal with difficulties updating.

October 10, 2022 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Time for a fresh SilentKnight

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Developed from LockRattler three years ago, SilentKnight is in need to modernisation to work better with changing security tools. History and aims.

October 9, 2022 Macs, Technology

Apple has pushed an update to XProtect Remediator

Apple has just pushed its regular fortnightly update to XProtect Remediator security software for Macs running Catalina or […]

September 29, 2022 Macs, Technology

Where to find Gatekeeper?

What and where is the Gatekeeper app or service? The answer is that it’s a collaborative system or technology to check apps and ensure that only trusted software is run.

September 28, 2022 Macs, Technology

SnowDrift warnings: are they malware?

Two readers reported odd warnings when checking macOS malware scans. Are they significant, or errors? And what are the differences between XProtect and XProtect.app?

September 19, 2022 Macs, Technology

Interpreting XProCheck’s results and problems

What if you see no scans at all? Or just ‘private’ results? What should make you concerned, and what’s normal?

September 16, 2022 Macs, Technology

Apple has pushed an update to XProtect Remediator

Apple has just pushed an update to XProtect Remediator security software for Macs running Catalina or later, bringing […]

September 15, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

XProCheck 1.1 can now run XProtect Remediator scans on demand

New feature: run anti-malware scans when you want, and inspect their reports straight afterwards.

September 15, 2022 Macs, Technology, Updates

How macOS leaves users vulnerable, and unaware of their vulnerability

John clicked on the wrong email, and suspected something malicious. From there on, nothing went right. He couldn’t even check macOS protection. A salutary tale.

September 13, 2022 Macs, Technology

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