Security Bite: Clean up public Wi-Fi connections with a script

Whether you own a Mac personally or manage a fleet with enterprise endpoint software like Mosyle, there’s a good chance you have scores of old unsecured wireless networks saved—Wi-Fi points that don’t require authentication. Common places where users connect and save these networks could be Starbucks (often “Starbucks WiFi”) and airports (like “Airport Guest”). So, the risk? Attackers can exploit this by setting up rogue access points with the same SSIDs, tricking your device into connecting automatically. To prevent spoofing attacks like this, you can automate the removal of common SSIDs using the following script below! 9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, ... Read full article.