From 5470fa87108b9872aef647b8df48d01e00bb2af7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kimg45 <138676274+kimg45@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 22:47:28 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] add ble privacy info --- content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md b/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md index 2f58a01..92ceda6 100644 --- a/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md +++ b/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md @@ -161,6 +161,8 @@ You can disable [AirDrop and Handoff](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/c Bluetooth adds extra attack surface for nearby adversaries, so if that fits your threat model then you should [disable it](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/turn-bluetooth-on-or-off-blth1008/mac). +Note that Macs support [BLE Privacy](https://support.apple.com/guide/security/bluetooth-security-sec82597d97e/web#sec18ee64d9d) to protect you against bluetooth hardware address tracking. + ## Hardware Microphone Disconnect Macs feature a [hardware disconnect](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/security/secbbd20b00b/1/web/1) for the microphone when you close the lid. There is no such feature for the camera as it's blocked when the lid is closed anyway.