Apple’s T2 security chip, impressive as it may be, can now be cracked. A forensic cracking tool developed by Passware can now be used on Macs that incorporate Apple’s T2 chip. Passware provides tools that can crack passwords on PCs and Macs. The latest version of the kit adds support for Windows 11 and macOS Monterey. The […]
This should come in handy. Apple has silently made changes to its A12, A13, and S5 system-on-chips to alter the Secure Enclave in Fall 2020, to include a second-generation model of the Secure Enclave. The changes were apparently part of an update and were noted as updates to the Apple Platform Security pages spotted by […]
Well, this is sort of a mess. A cybersecurity researcher has claimed that macOS devices with Intel processors and a T2 security chip are vulnerable to an unfixable exploit that could offer attackers root access. The T2 chip, which is found in most modern macOS devices, is an Apple Silicon co-processor that handles boot and […]
Apple on Tuesday released its macOS Catalina 10.15.5 update. The update, a 2.98 gigabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: Battery Health Management: Battery health management to help maximize battery lifespan for Mac notebooks Energy Saver preference pane now displays battery condition and recommends if the battery needs to be serviced Option to disable […]
The cool cats of iFixit have completed a full teardown of the new 2019 Mac Pro desktop, the teardown highlighting its ease of access to various components as needed. The case quickly lifts off with no proprietary screws or adhesive. Upon removal, power to the machine is cut off for safety. iFixit also noted that […]