I cannot upgrade to Monterrey at this moment because my Mac is not compatible and I don't have the time to learn how to patch my Mac using OpenCore legacy Patcher's at this moment.
I am very worried about Kernel issue (CVE-2022-32894)
How do I know if I an application was able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges in my computer yet?
Note: Every time I am browsing on the net my Mac is Frozen using Deep Freeze do you think it can low the risk for now?
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Camelia
Security is more a journey than destination or it's more about layers. Let's put it this way. You want to remain dry in the rain or secure from a hack. How do you ensure that you absolutely will not get wet? Well, you can try an umbrella. That alone might get it done. It might not. You can add layers to your defense to make it less likely you get wet. The same applies for security in general. Security and privacy are different too!
First, reduce your attack surface. If you're using Chrome, try Brave with adblocking built in. Less ads and media elements loading means less attacks are likely. You can improve on that as you need.
You can accomplish the same with other browsers like Firefox with uBlock Origin. Safari isn't recommended as third party browsers have better plugin support for blocking ads or other annoyances like tracking. All that improves your security.
Second, review your active defenses. ESET Antivirus for MacOS/Windows is a solid option that comes up on Slickdeals on sale sometimes. If you browse a lot of questionable areas of the internet, a VPN from Mullvad or similar can hide your original IP. It all depends what you need.
Third, verify your local WiFi router is up to date if it isn't provided by the cable/phone company built in as part of the modem. Check to ensure all WiFi connected devices are still getting updates like your AppleTV or similar. Consider removing the Smart TVs from your network and use streaming boxes like AppleTVs instead due to security.
Security is a lot more than just one app on one computer. You can use ESET plus other malware prevention and a lot more, but it won't make much difference if you don't trust the network. That is why you can use a VPN, verify your network router, and similar.
