Apple’s macOS Sequoia causing security issues

Sequoia Security
Sequoia Security

Apple released macOS Sequoia last Monday, but the update is causing significant problems for third-party security software. Users are reporting malfunctioning security products from vendors like CrowdStrike and Microsoft. Patrick Wardle, a macOS security expert, identified a networking bug as a possible culprit.

He claims multiple teams at Apple knew about the issues before releasing Sequoia. “This was reported to Apple before [Sequoia] released … so Apple 100% knew about this, and shipped macOS 15 anyway,” Wardle posted on social media.

macOS Sequoia’s security challenges

Microsoft and ESET have released bulletins addressing their specific issues with macOS 15. ESET software users are encountering network connectivity problems and unsupported notifications.

They may need to remove and reinstall the software after adjusting network filters. Microsoft reported that macOS’s Stealth Mode must be disabled in the Firewall settings to fix the issues. Changes to the network stack in macOS are impacting the software’s functionality.

Wardle noted that Apple is supposedly working on fixes but emphasized this situation should never have happened. “You can’t push out software that breaks security tools if you pride yourself on building secure systems,” he said.

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