Apple has published a security overview whitepaper detailing its Apple T2 Security Chip, the hardware baked into its new Mac mini and MacBook Air. The chip is<\/b>
\nApple has published a security overview whitepaper detailing its Apple T2 Security Chip, the hardware baked into its new Mac mini and MacBook Air. The chip is designed to prevent tampering and secure data, addressing security concerns that have arisen over the last few years. According to the document, the security chip also disconnects the device\u2019s microphone when the laptop is closed.
According to Apple, all of its \u201cMac portables\u201d with the T2 chip feature a hardware disconnect that disables the microphone when the MacBook\u2019s lid is closed. This is designed to prevent software tampering that lets hackers or spies enable the microphone when the laptop isn\u2019t in use.
Apple explains on page 13 of its T2 Security Chip Security Overview:
The MacBook\u2019s camera isn\u2019t disabled in a similar way for an obvious reason: it isn\u2019t usable when the lid is closed, instead facing the palm rest in darkness. The whitepaper also explains that the T2 chip\u2019s Secure Enclave secures Touch ID on Mac computers, including the latest MacBook Air, which has Touch ID added.
During its event today, Apple introduced a new Mac mini model and MacBook Air, two new Mac computing products with faster performance, updated hardware, and better security. As well, Apple introduced two new iPad Pro models, both featuring a full-screen design with Face ID instead of Touch ID. There\u2019s also a new Apple Pencil to join them, one that charges wirelessly and attaches to the iPad\u2019s edge using a magnet.
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