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Passive FTP service found active on MacBook post-Apple Store reset

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A user discovered that passive FTP functionality remained active on their MacBook even after an Apple Store device reset. This passive FTP service, which lacks graphical user interface control, persisted despite the expected clean slate after service. The user shared this observation on Mastodon, highlighting a potential overlooked security or configuration detail within Apple's device management. AI

RANK_REASON User-discovered technical detail about a specific product's behavior.

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Passive FTP service found active on MacBook post-Apple Store reset

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Background Passive FTP with No GUI Control Survives Apple Store DFU Article URL: https:// knowledgeisuserdata.medium.com /passive-ftp-enabled-on-macbook-after-a

    Background Passive FTP with No GUI Control Survives Apple Store DFU Article URL: https:// knowledgeisuserdata.medium.com /passive-ftp-enabled-on-macbook-after-apple-store-reset-and-other-observations-ac8573069e5d Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9955626 Point…

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