XProtectPayloads is being installed on new M2 mac mini.

[toytuuu]

I just bought the M2 mac mini today. While I was setting it up doing the system update and then this showed up. The image is attached. Is that normal?

 

[NoBoMac]

Never seen that screen, but, yeah. XProtect is part of Apple's malware protection system.

Protecting against malware in macOS

In macOS, malware defenses are structured using the followingApp Store, or Gatekeeper combined with Notarization, and XProtect.

support.apple.com

 

[xraydoc]

I just bought the M2 mac mini today. While I was setting it up doing the system update and then this showed up. The image is attached. Is that normal?

Did you buy it new from the Apple Store or from an individual or third-party dealer?

 

[toytuuu]

Did you buy it new from the Apple Store or from an individual or third-party dealer?

I got it brand new from the Apple store.