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In a fashion similar to Windows platforms, Apple operating systems also pose many security and privacy threats.

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In a fashion similar to Windows platforms, Apple operating systems also pose many security and privacy threats.

Table: macOS Threats

Category	Description
Backdoors	Files on devices can be deleted if they were downloaded from sources competing with Apple companies. Intentional backdoors allow remote root privileges, wipes and deletion of applications.
Design Flaws	An insecure design allows execution of malicious code by applications and the extraction of messaging history.
Device Bricking	Devices are bricked if fixed by an "unauthorized" repair shop. Devices are bricked that were unlocked without permission.
Personal Information	Biometric markers like fingerprints are used for device authorization. Extensive personal information is sent to Apple servers, such as: Automatic uploads of photos and videos used by certain applications; and Unsaved documents and program files (without permission). Search terms and location information are sent to Apple. System files are scanned. OSX phones home with info about the Date, Time, Computer, ISP, City, State and Application Hash when any program is executed, by default.
User Control and Freedoms	Allowable programs like media, political, bitcoin and health-focused applications, and games are censored. Arbitrary limits are imposed on the use of software. Digital restrictions mechanisms are imposed. System upgrades are forced without consent. Older versions of operating systems cannot be installed. It is impossible to manually fix system security bugs that Apple have not addressed. User interfaces are designed to make specific options hard to find and enable/disable.

See this write-up by the FSF for further detailed information.

In public talks, ex-Tor developer Jacob Appelbaum who had access to the Snowden files, hinted that Apple devices in particular were easy to infiltrate by the Intelligence Community.

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