After updating to Ventura 13.0.1 my mac keeps automatically toggling on web proxy (HTTP) and secure web proxy (HTTPS) settings. I go into system settings, toggle them to off, and hit OK. It works for a few minutes then reverts these settings to 'on'. This prevents me from browsing the internet. This issue is not present when I have my VPN on.
That is sneaky. It is running a server in your own machine (that's the 127.0.0.1) on a nonstandard port, so at first sight it is not easy to tell.
But "SafeNet" is probably it.
Start in Safe Mode.
/Library/Extensions
[Not Loaded] Sentinel.kext - com.SafeNet.driver.Sentinel (7.5.4 - SDK 10.6)
a) In Finder, press Command-Shift-G and paste
/Library/Extensions
drag Sentinel.kext to the trash
b) In Finder, press Command-Shift-G and paste
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.safenet.sentinel.kext.plist
drag the file to the trash
c) Make sure that nothing is set in Proxies
d) Restart normally.
Check if there is still nothing in Proxies. In that case, "SafeNet" was the reason.
FWIW, there are two other things that you should consider doing without: expressvpn and chrome... but that's for a different conversation.
That is sneaky. It is running a server in your own machine (that's the 127.0.0.1) on a nonstandard port, so at first sight it is not easy to tell.
But "SafeNet" is probably it.
Start in Safe Mode.
/Library/Extensions
[Not Loaded] Sentinel.kext - com.SafeNet.driver.Sentinel (7.5.4 - SDK 10.6)
a) In Finder, press Command-Shift-G and paste
/Library/Extensions
drag Sentinel.kext to the trash
b) In Finder, press Command-Shift-G and paste
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.safenet.sentinel.kext.plist
drag the file to the trash
c) Make sure that nothing is set in Proxies
d) Restart normally.
Check if there is still nothing in Proxies. In that case, "SafeNet" was the reason.
FWIW, there are two other things that you should consider doing without: expressvpn and chrome... but that's for a different conversation.
A few things, starting with:
More than one antivirus app - This computer has multiple antivirus apps installed.
Antivirus software: Apple, SafeNet, and Malwarebytes
You should only have the system built-in security active.
MalwareBytes should be run only manually, and not all the time.
I am not familiar with "SafeNet", but maybe this has to do with the problem.
What do you see in the proxies?
Knowing what it is setting as proxy may help us zero in on the culprit.
This sound like some Malware or Adware infecting your Network Setting
Should “ Certain & Specific Software “ referenced from above be installed - it will negatively impact macOS. It is suggested, download directly from the Developer , the application Malwarebytes for Mac.
It is free or paid for added features.
Run the Application and it should remove the malware / adware. Once done, restart computer and test.
Something, probably a lauch agent or daemon, is turning these on.
Restart in Safe Mode and test. No proxies, right?
Restart normally. Are proxies again set?
Please run Etrecheck and post its full report here. Use the "additional text" button and paste the report into the text box.
I would suggest uninstalling altogether, and checking if the problem goes away (it will!).
Then have a good read of this:
Public VPN are anything but private
and decide if he really wants all his network traffic to travel, unencrypted through a third party server...
Agree on above good advise from @ Luis S re: Etrecheck
Download the Application Etrecheck directly from the Developer.
The application is free or paid from added features.
It will take a Snap Shot - both the hardware and software.
The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information.
Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - >>>> using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last ) <<<<
We can have a look at the report for possible issues and may have possible suggestions to resolve the issues.
Additional reading on this specific Wifi Connection issue from Apple
If your Mac isn't connecting to the internet over Wi-Fi
The user may consider communicating to the Developers of this VPN and assistance
Personally do not use an VPNs, so this maybe side effect of the VPN.
Honestly, I maybe out of my areas of good knowledge, so take above with a pinch of salt
Below is my setup on 2 M Class Computers both running Ventura 13.0.1
Yeah I think it might be SafeNet. It doesn't appear in my list of applications in the Applications folder or in the mac search tool. So I'm not sure how to get rid of it! Might it be easier to reformat?
This is a screenshot of my proxy settings:
Thanks for the suggestion. I ran the above application but it didn't detect any malware. Also tried restarting my computer with the application running and still have the same issue.
Thank you both for your help. @Luis S, you're right, no proxy issues when I start in safe mode. Here's the Etrecheck report (hopefully I've coppied the correct thing):
The only Safe Net for macOS looks dodgy to me
https://www.certsign.ro/en/support/safenet-installing-the-device-on-macos/
Unfortunately that didn't work :(
2 cents here and was outlined earlier " so this maybe side effect of the VPN. "
+1
Can't disable proxy settings after update to Ventura 13.0.1
