Background Passive FTP with No GUI Control Survives Apple Store DFU
This post will give some examples of what I mean when I say “odd behaviors” and a partial timeline of events.These are observations from a freshly wiped MacBook Neo that had an in-store DFU (Device Firmware Update) performed Friday October 2nd. Now let’s try interacting:Press enter or click to view image in full sizeI’m pretty sure pressing Ok isn’t supposed to undo the changes you make to the Firewall settingsEvery time I close the window the settings reset back to allowing any “signed” local software to accept any incoming connections. It’s entirely possible for there to be self-signed applications installed without my knowledge, if something is able to apply the above described changes.Searching Google or interacting with its AI modality shows various Apple Community Notes I have some concerns about².
- ▪This post will give some examples of what I mean when I say “odd behaviors” and a partial timeline of events.These are observations from a freshly wiped MacBook Neo that had an in-store DFU (Device Firmware Update) performed Friday October
- ▪Now let’s try interacting:Press enter or click to view image in full sizeI’m pretty sure pressing Ok isn’t supposed to undo the changes you make to the Firewall settingsEvery time I close the window the settings reset back to allowing any “
- ▪It’s entirely possible for there to be self-signed applications installed without my knowledge, if something is able to apply the above described changes.Searching Google or interacting with its AI modality shows various Apple Community Not
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NetworkingInformation SecurityAppleTechnologyPrivacyPassive FTP Enabled on MacBook After Apple Store Reset and Other ObservationsExamples of concerning Network and UI override settings on a brand new MacBook Neo that just underwent an Apple Store Device Firmware Update device wipesparky12 min read·Just now--ListenShareCause For Reasonable ConcernMy last post covered my most recent observations as I work towards a clean and secured iCloud + set of Apple devices. This post will give some examples of what I mean when I say “odd behaviors” and a partial timeline of events.These are observations from a freshly wiped MacBook Neo that had an in-store DFU (Device Firmware Update) performed Friday October 2nd.
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