Background Passive FTP with No GUI Control Survives Apple Store DFU
A security researcher reports finding unexpected FTP and network settings on a freshly wiped MacBook after an Apple Store firmware update. The author expresses concern that these settings persist despite the device being in Lockdown Mode.
Why it matters
It raises questions about privacy and the transparency of Apple's security features during device maintenance.
Information Security Apple Technology Privacy Passive FTP Enabled on MacBook After Apple Store Reset and Other Observations Examples of concerning Network and UI override settings on a brand new MacBook Neo that just underwent an Apple Store Device Firmware Update device wipe sparky 12 min read · Just now --
My 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 . The device is in Lockdown Mode, has no iCloud account attached to it, nor any third-party applications installed.
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