macOS Tahoe Beta Forces Sharing FileVault Key
10 months ago
- #macOS
- #Privacy
- #FileVault
- macOS Tahoe Beta 2 automatically enables FileVault and uploads recovery key to iCloud without user consent.
- Users report no option to disable FileVault during Setup Assistant, affecting personal home server setups.
- Concerns raised about Apple's security practices, including lack of independent audits and potential backdoors.
- Criticism of Apple's dark patterns in privacy settings, such as silently enabling iCloud Keychain.
- Discussion on alternatives to FileVault, like VeraCrypt or encrypted external drives, but limitations noted.
- Trust issues with macOS security, especially for servers, leading some to stick with older, more controllable versions.