The Mac is locked: Apple does not trust USB-C | TechBuzz

Apple: USB-C must first be activated

At the WWDC 2022 developer conference, Apple presented the beta version of the upcoming macOS 13 Ventura operating system. A small detail was not mentioned at the launch, but it has now appeared in the release notes. So Apple wants that Block USB-C port by default on macOS 13 Venturaif a device unknown to the system is connected.

In practice, this measure is likely to result in users only Notes on possible security risks must take note before the interface is released. Only then can connected devices be used as usual.

Apple points out that already known devices are excluded from the measure. Displays connected via USB-C should also be able to communicate directly with macOS 13 without a warning. That Charging connected devices According to Apple, it should continue to work even if users deny access to the system.

Should the USB-C port during the update on macOS 13, the connected device will be allowed access even after the installation is complete (source: Apple).

This is what macOS 13 Ventura offers:

Apple: More protection through USB-C blockade

According to Apple, the blockade is a security measure. Especially newer MacBooks with Apple’s M1 and M2 chips should be better protected, it is said.

Time will tell to what extent the step really provides more security. Most users will probably only actually notice an indication of possible security risks from newly connected devices at the beginning – and then just click it away later.