From cf1dc84ae562c4b159f9bfbe16e894d869f4b650 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kimg45 <138676274+kimg45@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2024 07:39:00 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] add developer tools info --- content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md | 8 +++++++- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md b/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md index 7db0c3b..b30fe94 100644 --- a/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md +++ b/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md @@ -225,4 +225,10 @@ Apple silicon Macs offer [Rosetta 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/102527), a ## iCloud Private Relay -With an iCloud+ subscription, you will have access to [Private Relay](https://developer.apple.com/icloud/prepare-your-network-for-icloud-private-relay/). Private Relay uses the QUIC protocol and routes your traffic through two nodes: one run by Apple and one run by a third party so that your real IP address and your destination can't be easily correlated. Private Relay covers Safari traffic, DNS queries, and insecure http app traffic leaving your device. \ No newline at end of file +With an iCloud+ subscription, you will have access to [Private Relay](https://developer.apple.com/icloud/prepare-your-network-for-icloud-private-relay/). Private Relay uses the QUIC protocol and routes your traffic through two nodes: one run by Apple and one run by a third party so that your real IP address and your destination can't be easily correlated. Private Relay covers Safari traffic, DNS queries, and insecure http app traffic leaving your device. + +## Command Line Tools + +If you need developer tools like Python and git, you can install Xcode and get them with automatic updates without having to install any third-party software. Alternatively, you can use the command `xcode-select --install` to install the tools without Xcode. + +This adds a lot of attack surface to your machine, so it's best to avoid installing developer tools unless you absolutely need them. \ No newline at end of file