Add privacy over security scripts for macOS #83
It adds scripts to: - Disable OS security modules. - Clean quarantine data. - Disable auto-updates.
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@@ -2,5 +2,5 @@ import { ILanguageSyntax } from '@/domain/ScriptCode';
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export class ShellScriptSyntax implements ILanguageSyntax {
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public readonly commentDelimiters = [ '#' ];
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public readonly commonCodeParts = [ '(', ')', 'else' ];
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public readonly commonCodeParts = [ '(', ')', 'else', 'fi' ];
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}
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@@ -674,6 +674,273 @@ actions:
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revertCode: |-
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defaults delete com.apple.Siri 'StatusMenuVisible'
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defaults delete com.apple.Siri 'UserHasDeclinedEnable'
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-
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category: Privacy over security
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children:
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-
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category: Disable File Quarantine (tracks downloaded files and warns)
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# OS tracks downloaded files with help of quarantine-aware applications
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# (such as Safari, Chrome) adding quarantine extended attributes to files.
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# then OS warns and asks if you really want to open it
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docs: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202491
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children:
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-
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category: Clean File Quarantine from downloaded files
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children:
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-
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name: Clear File Quarantine logs of all downloaded files
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recommend: strict
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docs:
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- https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/your-mac-remembers-everything-you-download-heres-how-to-clear-download-history/
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- https://eclecticlight.co/2019/04/25/%F0%9F%8E%97-quarantine-apps/
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- https://eclecticlight.co/2017/12/11/xattr-com-apple-quarantine-the-quarantine-flag/
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- https://eclecticlight.co/2017/08/14/show-me-your-metadata-extended-attributes-in-macos-sierra/
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# Query entries using:
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# sqlite3 ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.LaunchServices.QuarantineEventsV2 'select DISTINCT LSQuarantineDataURLString from LSQuarantineEvent'
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code: |-
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db_file=~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.LaunchServices.QuarantineEventsV2
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db_query='delete from LSQuarantineEvent'
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if [ -f "$db_file" ]; then
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echo "Database exists at \"$db_file\""
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if ls -lO "$db_file" | grep --silent 'schg'; then
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sudo chflags noschg "$db_file"
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echo "Found and removed system immutable flag"
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has_sytem_immutable_flag=true
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fi
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if ls -lO "$db_file" | grep --silent 'uchg'; then
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sudo chflags nouchg "$db_file"
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echo "Found and removed user immutable flag"
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has_user_immutable_flag=true
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fi
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sqlite3 "$db_file" "$db_query"
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echo "Executed the query \"$db_query\""
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if [ "$has_sytem_immutable_flag" = true ] ; then
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sudo chflags schg "$db_file"
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echo "Added system immutable flag back"
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fi
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if [ "$has_user_immutable_flag" = true ] ; then
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sudo chflags uchg "$db_file"
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echo "Added user immutable flag back"
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fi
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else
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echo "No action needed, database does not exist at \"$db_file\""
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fi
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name: Clear File Quarantine attribute from downloaded files
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docs: https://superuser.com/questions/28384/what-should-i-do-about-com-apple-quarantine
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code: |-
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find ~/Downloads \
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-type f \
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-exec \
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sh -c \
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'
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attr="com.apple.quarantine"
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file="{}"
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if [[ $(xattr "$file") = *$attr* ]]; then
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if xattr -d "$attr" "$file" 2>/dev/null; then
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echo "🧹 Cleaned attribute from \"$file\""
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else
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>&2 echo "❌ Failed to clean attribute from \"$file\""
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fi
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else
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echo "No attribute in \"$file\""
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fi
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' \
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{} \;
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-
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category: Disable File Quarantine from tracking downloaded files
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children:
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name: Prevent quarantine from logging downloaded files
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docs:
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- https://eclecticlight.co/2019/04/25/%F0%9F%8E%97-quarantine-apps/
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- https://eclecticlight.co/2017/12/11/xattr-com-apple-quarantine-the-quarantine-flag/
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- https://eclecticlight.co/2017/08/14/show-me-your-metadata-extended-attributes-in-macos-sierra/
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recommend: strict
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code: |-
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file_to_lock=~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.LaunchServices.QuarantineEventsV2
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if [ -f "$file_to_lock" ]; then
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sudo chflags schg "$file_to_lock"
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echo "Made file immutable at \"$file_to_lock\""
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else
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echo "No action is needed, file does not exist at \"$file_to_lock\""
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fi
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revertCode: |-
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file_to_lock=~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.LaunchServices.QuarantineEventsV2
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if [ -f "$file_to_lock" ]; then
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sudo chflags noschg "$file_to_lock"
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echo "Successfully reverted immutability from \"$file_to_lock\""
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else
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>&2 echo "Cannot revert immutability, file does not exist at\"$file_to_lock\""
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fi
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name: Disable using extended quarantine attribute on downloaded files (disables warning)
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# Disables dialogs shown when opening an application for the first time
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# i.e. "Application Downloaded from Internet" quarantine warning.
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docs:
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- https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/373176/disable-the-use-of-the-com-apple-quarantine-extended-attribute-on-mojave
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- https://superuser.com/questions/266176/is-there-some-way-to-disable-the-dialogs-shown-when-opening-an-application-for-t
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- https://macos-defaults.com/misc/lsquarantine.html
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code: sudo defaults write com.apple.LaunchServices 'LSQuarantine' -bool NO
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revertCode: sudo defaults delete com.apple.LaunchServices 'LSQuarantine'
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category: Disable Gatekeeper (enforces code-signing)
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# Built on top of File Quarantine, requires code-signing for apps.
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# Warns user if a file is not signed by it's developer with certificate issued by Apple.
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# Can protect against unknown threats.
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children:
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-
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name: Prevent Gatekeeper from automatically reactivating itself
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docs:
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- https://osxdaily.com/2015/11/05/stop-gatekeeper-auto-rearm-mac-os-x/
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- https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/how-to-disable-gatekeeper-permanently-on-os-x/
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code: sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.security GKAutoRearm -bool true
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revertCode: sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.security GKAutoRearm -bool false
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name: Disable Gatekeeper
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docs:
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# References for spctl --master-disable
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- https://www.manpagez.com/man/8/spctl/
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# References for /var/db/SystemPolicy-prefs.plist
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- https://krypted.com/mac-security/manage-gatekeeper-from-the-command-line-in-mountain-lion/
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- https://community.jamf.com/t5/jamf-pro/users-can-t-change-password-greyed-out/m-p/54228
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code: |-
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os_major_ver=$(sw_vers -productVersion | awk -F "." '{print $1}')
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os_minor_ver=$(sw_vers -productVersion | awk -F "." '{print $2}')
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if [[ $os_major_ver -le 10 \
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|| ( $os_major_ver -eq 10 && $os_minor_ver -lt 7 ) \
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]]; then
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echo "No action needed, Gatekeeper is not available this OS version"
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else
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gatekeeper_status="$(spctl --status | awk '/assessments/ {print $2}')"
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if [ $gatekeeper_status = "disabled" ]; then
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echo "No action needed, Gatekeeper is already disabled"
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elif [ $gatekeeper_status = "enabled" ]; then
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sudo spctl --master-disable
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sudo defaults write '/var/db/SystemPolicy-prefs' 'enabled' -string 'no'
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echo "Disabled Gatekeeper"
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else
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>&2 echo "Unknown gatekeeper status: $gatekeeper_status"
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fi
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fi
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revertCode: |-
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os_major_ver=$(sw_vers -productVersion | awk -F "." '{print $1}')
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os_minor_ver=$(sw_vers -productVersion | awk -F "." '{print $2}')
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if [[ $os_major_ver -le 10 \
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]]; then
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>&2 echo "Gatekeeper is not available in this OS version"
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else
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gatekeeper_status="$(spctl --status | awk '/assessments/ {print $2}')"
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if [ $gatekeeper_status = "disabled" ]; then
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sudo spctl --master-enable
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sudo defaults write '/var/db/SystemPolicy-prefs' 'enabled' -string 'yes'
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echo "Enabled Gatekeeper"
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elif [ $gatekeeper_status = "enabled" ]; then
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echo "No action needed, Gatekeeper is already enabled"
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else
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>&2 echo "Unknown Gatekeeper status: $gatekeeper_status"
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fi
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fi
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name: Disable Library Validation Entitlement (checks signature of libraries)
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docs:
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- https://developer.apple.com/documentation/bundleresources/entitlements/com_apple_security_cs_disable-library-validation
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- https://www.macenhance.com/docs/general/sip-library-validation.html
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- https://www.naut.ca/blog/2020/11/13/forbidden-commands-to-liberate-macos/
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code: sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.security.libraryvalidation.plist 'DisableLibraryValidation' -bool true
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revertCode: sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.security.libraryvalidation.plist 'DisableLibraryValidation' -bool false
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category: Disable automatic updates
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docs:
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- https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/deviceinformationresponse/queryresponses/osupdatesettings
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- https://macadminsdoc.readthedocs.io/en/master/Profiles-and-Settings/OS-X-Updates.html
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children:
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name: Disable automatically checking for updates
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docs: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/softwareupdate
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code: |-
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# For OS X Yosemite and later (>= 10.10)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate 'AutomaticCheckEnabled' -bool false
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revertCode: |-
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# For OS X Yosemite and later (>= 10.10)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate 'AutomaticCheckEnabled' -bool true
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name: Disable automatically downloading new updates when available
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docs: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/softwareupdate
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code: |-
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# For OS X Yosemite and later (>= 10.10)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate 'AutomaticDownload' -bool false
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revertCode: |-
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# For OS X Yosemite and later (>= 10.10)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate 'AutomaticDownload' -bool true
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name: Disable automatically installing macOS updates
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docs:
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# References for AutoUpdateRestartRequired
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- https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2960635
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- https://derflounder.wordpress.com/2018/12/28/enabling-automatic-macos-software-updates-for-os-x-yosemite-through-macos-mojave/
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# References for AutomaticallyInstallMacOSUpdates
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- https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/softwareupdate
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code: |-
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# For OS X Yosemite through macOS High Sierra (>= 10.10 && < 10.14)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.commerce 'AutoUpdateRestartRequired' -bool false
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# For Mojave and later (>= 10.14)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate 'AutomaticallyInstallMacOSUpdates' -bool false
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# For OS X Yosemite through macOS High Sierra (>= 10.10 && < 10.14)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.commerce 'AutoUpdateRestartRequired' -bool true
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# For Mojave and later (>= 10.14)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate 'AutomaticallyInstallMacOSUpdates' -bool true
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name: Disable automatically updating app from the App Store
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docs:
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- https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2960635
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- https://derflounder.wordpress.com/2018/12/28/enabling-automatic-macos-software-updates-for-os-x-yosemite-through-macos-mojave/
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# For OS X Yosemite and later (>= 10.10)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.commerce 'AutoUpdate' -bool false
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# For Mojave and later (>= 10.14)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate 'AutomaticallyInstallAppUpdates' -bool false
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revertCode: |-
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# For OS X Yosemite and later
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.commerce 'AutoUpdate' -bool true
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# For Mojave and later (>= 10.14)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate 'AutomaticallyInstallAppUpdates' -bool true
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name: Disable installation of macOS beta releases
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docs: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT203018
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code: |-
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# For OS X Yosemite and later (>= 10.10)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate 'AllowPreReleaseInstallation' -bool false
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revertCode: |-
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# For OS X Yosemite and later (>= 10.10)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate 'AllowPreReleaseInstallation' -bool true
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name: Disable automatically installing configuration data (e.g. XProtect, Gatekeeper, MRT)
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docs: https://derflounder.wordpress.com/2018/12/28/enabling-automatic-macos-software-updates-for-os-x-yosemite-through-macos-mojave/
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code: |-
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# For OS X Yosemite and later (>= 10.10)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate 'ConfigDataInstall' -bool false
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revertCode: |-
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# For OS X Yosemite and later (>= 10.10)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate 'ConfigDataInstall' -bool true
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name: Disable automatically installing system data files and security updates
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docs:
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# References for CriticalUpdateInstall
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- https://derflounder.wordpress.com/2014/12/24/managing-os-xs-automatic-security-updates/
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- https://developer.apple.com/documentation/devicemanagement/softwareupdate
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# References for softwareupdate --background-critical
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- https://managingosx.wordpress.com/2013/04/30/undocumented-options/
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code: |-
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# For OS X Yosemite and later (>= 10.10)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate 'CriticalUpdateInstall' -bool false
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# For OS X Yosemite and later (>= 10.10)
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sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.apple.SoftwareUpdate 'CriticalUpdateInstall' -bool true
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# Trigger background check with normal scan (critical updates only)
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sudo softwareupdate --background-critical
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functions:
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name: PersistUserEnvironmentConfiguration
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@@ -703,4 +970,4 @@ functions:
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else
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echo "[$profile_file] No need for any action, configuration does not exist"
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fi
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done
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done
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