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tzm41 said:

Would current security software packages like Symantec be able to detect this and prevent it from running?

You don't need any security package to be installed on macOS, just update to the latest version of macOS which is High Sierra, don't disable Gatekeeper, do not install programs other than from AppStore, get scared from every authorization request and you will survive. Those malware are installed upon user's explicit acceptance. They request authorization for example for installing "required codecs". The user believing that the application comes from a legitimate source accepts without thinking. Even if the application is from a reliable and trusted source, it may be cracked to install malware during distribution. That is what happened with Handbrake. So the lesson is, unless you're an experienced Mac user, don't install any application on your Mac except from AppStore and the very few well-known big software developers.

"Solid state drive (SSD) options: 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB PCIe SSD"
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-book-2/tech-specs

PCIe SSD is only available in 1TB configurations, the others are SATA SSD. We benefit from NVMExpress SSD even on entry level Retina Macbook.

"Here you should see compatible devices signed into the same Apple ID, and you can toggle them on and off at will."

Other devices may need to be logged in iCloud in order to make Text Message Forwarding appear. If there is no other device logged in to iCloud Text Message Forwarding may not appear, I guess.

JWSC said:

macplusplus said:

Face ID may be better, more natural, not invasive but it can’t replace Touch ID in all cases. It is ineffective against twins and kids below 13 years old.

And you know this how?

"The probability of a false match is different for twins and siblings that look like you as well as among children under the age of 13, because their distinct facial features may not have fully developed. If you're concerned about this, we recommend using a passcode to authenticate."

Face ID Security Guide
https://images.apple.com/business/docs/FaceID_Security_Guide.pdf

I said "twins" but it says "twins and siblings". So your brother or sister may unlock your iPhone X if they look like you.

I suggest not to replace iTunes 12.7 with any corporate version or whatsoever. If they say the corporate version is not supported they mean it. Obviously it is an interim solution. iOS has introduced better app management such as app purge/reload, we don't need iTunes anymore. In such rare instances as installing an obsolete app there is Apple Configurator. Removing iTunes 12.7 may create more problems than that may resolve.