🔍 macOS Trust Scanner Report

Comprehensive security audit results for your Mac

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High Risk
6
Medium Risk
3
Low Risk
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Informational
Risk Distribution
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Detailed Findings (15)

High Unsigned binary with persistence: JupyterLab persistence
Description
macOS Gatekeeper has rejected this item. It has no usable code signature and is configured to run automatically at startup, creating a significant security risk.
Path
/Users/user/Library/LaunchAgents/homebrew.mxcl.jupyterlab.plist
Evidence
spctl_statusrejected
spctl_sourceno usable signature
codesign_statuscode object is not signed at all
Recommendation
Do not run this item unless you explicitly trust the source. Consider using the official JupyterLab desktop app from jupyter.org which is properly signed.
High Invalid code signature: ChatGPT app
Description
Code signature verification failed for ChatGPT. This could indicate tampering, corruption, or a modified binary that no longer matches its original signature.
Path
/Applications/ChatGPT.app/Contents/MacOS/ChatGPT
Evidence
codesign_statusfail
codesign_team_id2DC432GLL2
vendorOpenAI
Recommendation
Re-download ChatGPT from the official OpenAI website or Mac App Store. Delete the current installation before reinstalling.
High Invalid code signature: Signal app
Description
Code signature verification failed for Signal. The Electron framework resources have been modified since the app was signed.
Path
/Applications/Signal.app/Contents/MacOS/Signal
Evidence
codesign_statusfail
codesign_team_idU68MSDN6DR
vendorSignal Messenger
Recommendation
Reinstall Signal from signal.org. For a secure messaging app, signature integrity is especially critical.
High Unsigned daemon: com.docker.socket persistence
Description
A privileged helper tool is running without a valid code signature. This daemon runs with elevated permissions.
Path
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.docker.socket.plist
Evidence
codesign_statusPermission denied
spctl_statusunable to verify
Recommendation
Reinstall Docker Desktop from docker.com. If you no longer use Docker, remove it completely using their official uninstaller.
Medium Gatekeeper blocked: Zoom helper persistence
Description
macOS Gatekeeper has blocked this Zoom helper utility. The code is validly signed but does not meet the requirements for execution as a standalone binary.
Path
/Library/LaunchDaemons/us.zoom.ZoomDaemon.plist
Evidence
spctl_statusrejected
spctl_sourceDeveloper ID Application: Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
spctl_team_idBJ4HAAB9B3
Recommendation
This is a known helper utility for Zoom. Update to the latest version of Zoom which may resolve the issue.
Medium Gatekeeper blocked: Microsoft AutoUpdate helper persistence
Description
Microsoft AutoUpdate helper is signed by Microsoft but rejected by Gatekeeper for standalone execution.
Path
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.microsoft.autoupdate.helper.plist
Evidence
spctl_statusrejected
spctl_sourceDeveloper ID Application: Microsoft Corporation
spctl_team_idUBF8T346G9
Recommendation
This is a legitimate Microsoft component. Run Microsoft AutoUpdate to get the latest version which may resolve the issue.
Medium Invalid code signature: Postman app
Description
Code signature verification failed for Postman API client. Framework files have been modified.
Path
/Applications/Postman.app/Contents/MacOS/Postman
Evidence
codesign_statusfail
codesign_team_idH7H8Q7M5CK
vendorPostman Inc.
Recommendation
Reinstall Postman from postman.com to restore signature integrity.
Medium Invalid code signature: GPG Keychain app
Description
GPG Keychain has an invalid code signature. The encryption tool's integrity cannot be verified.
Path
/Applications/GPG Keychain.app/Contents/MacOS/GPG Keychain
Evidence
codesign_statusfail
codesign_team_idPKV8ZPD836
vendorGPGTools GmbH
Recommendation
Reinstall from gpgtools.org. For cryptographic software, signature integrity is critical.
Medium Invalid code signature: Speedtest app
Description
Ookla Speedtest app has framework files that don't match the original signature.
Path
/Applications/Speedtest.app/Contents/MacOS/Speedtest
Evidence
codesign_statusfail
codesign_team_idHT7M5ALSQW
vendorOokla
Recommendation
Reinstall from the Mac App Store or speedtest.net.
Medium Invalid code signature: NextDNS app
Description
NextDNS privacy tool has modified Swift framework files.
Path
/Applications/NextDNS.app/Contents/MacOS/NextDNS
Evidence
codesign_statusfail
codesign_team_id2QTM96NR8V
vendorNextDNS Inc.
Recommendation
Reinstall from nextdns.io or the Mac App Store.
Low App from identified developer: iTerm2 app
Description
iTerm2 is signed by an identified Apple developer but not downloaded from the Mac App Store. This is common for legitimate developer tools.
Path
/Applications/iTerm.app/Contents/MacOS/iTerm2
Evidence
spctl_statusapproved
spctl_sourceDeveloper ID Application: George Nachman
notarizedyes
Recommendation
No action needed. iTerm2 is a well-known, trusted terminal application in the developer community.
Low App from identified developer: Visual Studio Code app
Description
Visual Studio Code is signed by Microsoft but distributed outside the Mac App Store.
Path
/Applications/Visual Studio Code.app/Contents/MacOS/Electron
Evidence
spctl_statusapproved
spctl_sourceDeveloper ID Application: Microsoft Corporation
notarizedyes
Recommendation
No action needed. VS Code is a trusted development tool from Microsoft.
Low Homebrew-installed utility: htop cli
Description
htop is an unsigned command-line utility installed via Homebrew. This is normal for open-source CLI tools.
Path
/opt/homebrew/bin/htop
Evidence
codesign_statusnot signed
install_sourceHomebrew Cask
Recommendation
No action needed if you trust Homebrew. Keep Homebrew updated with brew update && brew upgrade.
Info Apple-signed system application: Safari app
Description
Safari is signed by Apple and is part of the core macOS system. All security checks passed.
Path
/Applications/Safari.app/Contents/MacOS/Safari
Evidence
codesign_statusvalid
spctl_sourceApple System
signed_bySoftware Signing (Apple)
Recommendation
No action needed. This is a trusted Apple system application.
Info App Store application: Xcode app
Description
Xcode was downloaded from the Mac App Store and is signed by Apple. Maximum trust level.
Path
/Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/MacOS/Xcode
Evidence
codesign_statusvalid
spctl_sourceMac App Store
signed_byApple Inc.
Recommendation
No action needed. App Store apps are reviewed and signed by Apple.