Does Mac OS have an ebpf API like Linux has, or would a similar crowdstrike bug kill a Mac as well? The issue is that windows doesn't really have a way to do this without a kernel driver, which can take the whole system down if there's a bug.
This API allows for security applications to monitor for potentially malicious behaviors. As it is part of the System Extension and DriverKit, it shouldn’t crash the system kernel… but you do need to request for entitlement from Apple to build apps using that API (honestly probably a good thing, prevents spywares using it to spy on people).
Seems like windows really is behind when it comes to this then, if everyone else has a proper solution. Still, I feel this is more on crowdstrike than Microsoft. For whatever reason they didn't have the right processes in place to avoid pushing bad code.
Unfortunately, even though you (or me) may not, some random person/company (that we rely on) probably is. And, when they go down, we are coming along no matter what.
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Are We Too Dependent on YouTube?
well… I’m not. 🍏
Same I like my Apple and Linux stuff
I do too! It’s rare to see this viewpoint, the Linux bros will curse you for liking Apple stuff.
It’s literally a monopoly.
Does Mac OS have an ebpf API like Linux has, or would a similar crowdstrike bug kill a Mac as well? The issue is that windows doesn't really have a way to do this without a kernel driver, which can take the whole system down if there's a bug.
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/endpointsecurity
This API allows for security applications to monitor for potentially malicious behaviors. As it is part of the System Extension and DriverKit, it shouldn’t crash the system kernel… but you do need to request for entitlement from Apple to build apps using that API (honestly probably a good thing, prevents spywares using it to spy on people).
Seems like windows really is behind when it comes to this then, if everyone else has a proper solution. Still, I feel this is more on crowdstrike than Microsoft. For whatever reason they didn't have the right processes in place to avoid pushing bad code.
CrowdStrike managed to break Linux systems a few months ago
https://www.theregister.com/2024/07/21/crowdstrike_linux_crashes_restoration_tools/
Linux, windows and MacOS have security APIs to avoid kernel drivers but they also let the user approve 3rd parties to install them still.
Unfortunately, even though you (or me) may not, some random person/company (that we rely on) probably is. And, when they go down, we are coming along no matter what.