The M1 version of MacBook has been released for a period of time, bringing great surprises in performance and energy efficiency, but there is a problem that bothers many friends! There’s a new issue with the controversial M1 Mac. A hacker has published a post detailing new findings on the MacBook with the T2 security chip and M1 processor. Simply put, you can’t reset and restore the device offline.
M1 Mac cannot reset the device while offline
Apple has been ahead of the curve when it comes to security. In a recent blog post, foreign media detailed new findings on the MacBook with the T2 security chip and M1 processor. Simply put, you can’t reset and restore the device offline.
Mentioning this means that these Macs are no longer suitable for some scenarios, such as air-gap systems.
As for how it works, the security units in the T2 and M1 processors need to be reset in sync for whatever reason you want to reset your computer (a virus, a crash, a second hand sale, etc.), and only if you get a certificate of key from Apple.
This key credential is for the specific hardware bound to the Apple ID and requires an Internet connection to be obtained from Apple servers for free. This is because T2 runs a security subsystem called BridgeOS, which has higher permissions and priorities than macOS, as does M1 processors.
The first is that it is no longer possible to use the M1 for insular Internet connections or secure deployment. Second, if Apple servers are blocked in some countries and regions, resetting the Mac becomes impossible.
Even so, the latest M1 MacBook is a hit with apple fans, and that’s what today’s article is about. Hope to help you!