XProtect also makes use of YARA rules, which describe malware families according to shared code or text patterns. Malware signatures are algorithmically generated strings created from samples of malicious code they serve as a kind of “digital fingerprint” that can be used to identify malware. XProtect attempts to match the contents of the file to the “signatures” of known malware. XProtect works by comparing the downloaded file to its database of malware definitions. If it discovers anything suspicious, it will alert the user so that they don’t accidentally launch a malicious program. XProtect scans downloaded files for signs of malware. XProtect is Apple’s basic malware detection service for macOS, part of the Gatekeeper security feature. We’ll take a look at what XProtect is, how it works, and how it stacks up against third-party anti-malware solutions. In this article, we’ll examine one of these built-in Mac protections: XProtect. With threats to macOS growing more prevalent and sophisticated, many users are starting to wonder if Apple’s native security features are enough to keep them safe. Mac malware threats are now increasing more rapidly than their Windows counterparts.
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