From 9183a984b18ed48014a2c16f676d54f16fb88bd2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: fria <138676274+friadev@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:50:46 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] add extension info --- content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview/index.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview/index.md b/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview/index.md index 29291f2..281be29 100644 --- a/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview/index.md +++ b/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview/index.md @@ -178,6 +178,8 @@ There are two types of [system extensions](https://support.apple.com/en-us/12036 Newer system extensions don't directly modify the kernel, but they use APIs that give them lower level access to your system than regular apps. You should be very cautious with these as well and only allow them when **absolutely necessary**. +Removing an app doesn't remove the system extensions associated with it. You can use the `systemextensionctl` command to list and manage extensions. You may need to disable SIP before you can remove extensions. + ## Apps Requiring Admin Be careful installing apps that require Administrator privileges to run, you're giving them a lot of power in your system.