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As expected, Apple published an RCs for the "dot-three" update for all platforms. Are you prepared for them next week?

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📰 News and Opinion

First advice for new consultants – Remember the Human

I thought I’d start with three basic skills I think every consultant should learn.

Donate to LA Fire Relief with your Jamf Nation Reward Bytes

We have added a new reward to Jamf Nation Rewards: the ability to donate using points to Los Angeles County, by supporting organizations providing emergency relief.

Another way to help organizations that are providing help in the areas affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires.

🔐 Security and Privacy

Cracking the Code: How Banshee Stealer Targets macOS Users

Since September, Check Point Research (CPR) has been monitoring a new version of the Banshee macOS Stealer, a malware that steals browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive data.

Fake Google ads trick Mac users to install Homebrew malware

Malicious actors are leveraging Google ads to distribute malware through a counterfeit Homebrew website.

🔨 Support and Tutorials

Prevent users from skipping Automated Device Enrollment in macOS Ventura and later

We work around this by having our warehouse DFU Restore every Mac, new or used, before shipping.

How to disable iOS voice, roaming, & personal hotspots

Mobile device management software like SimpleMDM offers powerful tools to enforce roaming and personal hotspot restrictions, ensuring users stay within carrier budgets and comply with organizational policies.

🤖 Scripting and Automation

Create a Munki installs array for multiple files at once

Creating an installs array for multiple files can be tedious, so I wrote a script to simplify the process. Read on the for the details.

Apple Shortcut to DFU restore a Mac

The thing is, what I’m doing is pretty simple and repetitive. DFU Blaster Pro is great and I can DFU a Mac in a few seconds.. but if I can do it faster, why not?

A few helpful JAMF extension attributes for Computers

JAMF Extensions are one of the key and fundamental elements and features that gives JAMF that edge as an MDM. Scoping is a key part of what makes an MDM so powerful and the ability to group, report and then scope to specific custom values is what sets it apart.

#345 24th January 2025