From f49049455052a087dc2dac575aa4742255da0d00 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: kimg45 <138676274+kimg45@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 02:16:27 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] add mac address randomization --- 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 c54c74e..3767e79 100644 --- a/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md +++ b/content/posts/macos/macOS Security Overview.md @@ -227,6 +227,8 @@ Prefer networks that support [WPA3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/102766#secur Avoid connecting to [hidden networks](https://support.apple.com/en-us/102766#hiddennetwork) as they require your device to broadcast the network SSID which could be used to fingerprint you and identify the networks you connect to. +You can [randomize your MAC address](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh11935/15.0/mac/15.0#mchldb2b7302) in Network settings. Set it to rotating and you'll periodically get a new one. + ## Securely Erase Your Mac To completely wipe your Mac securely, use the [Erase All Content and Settings](https://support.apple.com/en-us/102664) option. This will ensure all data is securely wiped and no traces of your ownership are left on the Mac. This is important so that the next owner is able to set it up without running into issues with verification. You'll need to know an Administrator password and Apple ID password to turn off Find My if you've enabled it previously.