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security & privacy

  1. mac_in_tosh

    Security Updates

    I've heard that while Apple provides security updates to an OS it is still supporting, e.g. Big Sur, there are some known vulnerabilities that are only addressed in the latest OS, e.g. Monterey. What kind of vulnerabilities are these? Something one would encounter in typical use of Mac OS?
    • mac_in_tosh
    • Thread
    • mac os security & privacy
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: macOS
  2. M

    What exactly is side loading and why does Epic want it?

    I followed the Epic fiasco for a little while. They started off wanting to avoid paying Apple for distribution, and bent their pitch to suggest that Apple was taking too large of a cut. Nevermind that years ago they also wanted something like 25% for using their Unreal Engine, and have lost...
  3. N

    Hit by dylib hijack virus...

    Update: I just flashed macOS to a USB thumb drive. The red box around the Apple logo still appeared. That rules out SSD issues. This is largely to keep others on their toes and provide information, but I do have questions. These are at the end. I am also attaching two EtreCheck reports, one...
    • NothinToIt
    • Thread
    • macos macos 12.3 malicious malicious software malware malware removal malwarebytes mrt security & privacy
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: macOS Monterey (12)
  4. Georgh

    Dedicated user account for extra-security

    Hi, this is my first post in this forum and it is related to security on MacOS. In MacOS, how well user account are separated ? Is it commun for MacOS malware to be able to read data or install malicious software on an other user account on the same computer ? I am wondering if creating a...
  5. ThatSomeone

    How safe are permissions against potential spyware/ransomware?

    I've been trying to find out just how much access apps have in later versions of macOS, specifically non-MAS apps that aren't run in sandbox. I know that they require your permission to access personal folders(or "Full Disk Access"), input, screen recording etc. in later macOS versions, but does...
  6. K

    iPad Using OpenPGP with a mail program (Apple Mail)

    Following: my colleague and I send important data to each other. She has an iPad. Using OpenPGP is pretty easy on Linux with Thunderbird. It even works on Windows (using Thunderbird). But you can't install Thunderbird on an iPad. The only solutions I have found yet are programs you have to...
  7. mac_in_tosh

    Mac OS - Impact of hack to non-administrator account

    I recently went to more complex account passwords on my Mac but my spouse has balked at this and also doesn't like using touch ID. She mainly does email, web browsing and social media. I read up on guest accounts but as all information is deleted upon exit that would not be appropriate. I'm...
  8. C

    Big Sue 11.6.1: Security & Privacy / Full Disk Access - all entries disappeared; had to reboot which solved the problem

    The title says it all. The strangest problem. I tried to add programs to Full Disk Access. Nothing worked. Despite trying to add a program, it never showed up. Reboot solved the problem and all programs listed in Full Disk Access now appear as expected.
  9. C

    Security on the M1 SOC vs Intel

    Came across an interesting Twitter thread about how security conscious Apple’s M1 is relative to Intel. The thread continues for awhile, has multiple sub threads, and is an interesting read overall. Simplified TLDR: basically while no system is perfect, security is much tighter in Apple’s...
  10. theramajor

    Locked out with a different lock screen on BigSur

    Why does my Mac lock me out when I step away from the keyboard? The screen turns off. It only turns back on when I hit Cmd + Shift + R. It takes me to a lock screen with the default OS background.
    • theramajor
    • Thread
    • big sur big sur 11.5.2 security & privacy
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS
  11. adib

    How to access other user’s files

    Here is an easy way on macOS to access other user’s files — even when you are not an admin: Create an APFS snapshot of the entire disk (or find a pre-existing Time Machine local snapshot). Mount the snapshot with owners disabled. Go have a blast browsing files that are not yours. For use with...
    • adib
    • Thread
    • multi user security & privacy user accounts vulnerability
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS
  12. Neil Fazel

    Apple Card Why can't Apple Card contact info (email) be updated?

    Whenever I pay my Apple Card statement, the confirmation email is sent to the original email used when I set up the account. I would like to change this email. I called Apple Card support (Goldman Sachs) a few times and was told it could not be changed. To my disbelief, they said I would need to...
  13. M

    Potential iOS 14.6 clipboard vulnerability??

    I just discovered this and would consider it a huge security risk if the app is doing anything with the pasted data in the background. Basically, I had copied something to the clipboard in Safari. I then opened the “Geometry Lite” app and caught a glimpse of a paste operation, see attached...
    • Michael.K.Hall
    • Thread
    • ios ios 14.6 risk security & privacy threat vulnerability
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iOS 14
  14. C

    Used MacBook Pro on hotel wifi!!!!

    Hey Folks I'm old and did a dumb thing and need advise what to do! While at a hotel I used my computer on the hotel wifi and even left it in sleep over night with auto backup on. I have FileVault on, and am going through my passwords and changing them. I have been reading about changing my...
  15. C

    IOS data recovery tools? Hot or Not?

    In the process of factory resetting a couple of iPhones to sell, i came across a number of tools claiming to be able to recover deleted data from iPhones. Is this actually possible? Some of them are quite expensive, so i presume they must offer something. As i have had everything from credit...
  16. i_have_questions

    Security and Adobe, Zoom etc.

    Hello! I have just installed Catalina. There are a lot of security warnings... and now I am wondering how to keep my passwords etc safe from applications that ask for access to all my folders. e.g. Adobe, Zoom and Teams Meetings want access to Documents and Downloads and Desktop. If they have...
  17. mac_in_tosh

    Question about Privacy settings

    In the Security and Privacy system preference, in the Privacy tab, there is a Files and Folders item and it says "Allow the apps below to access your files and folders." Can someone explain what this means? Programs that are not even in the list, such as Pixelmator, can open files. Programs that...
  18. J

    SolarWinds Orion hack - question about local backups

    Don't know where else to ask this so posting here. I'm seeing headlines all over about this SolarWinds Orion hack, which is apparently serious. No idea if Apple uses any of their products but apparently a huge number of telecom companies, etc., use them. Whether for this incident or future...
  19. SpiritSoul1008

    macOS Big Sur Potential Security Issues Revealed

    Did you guys read this article over at 9to5Mac? (Link) Here is the original article by the researcher (Link) I am pretty concerned with the changes that have been made in Big Sur, which could potentially allow any bad actors to spy on our location and app usage. According to this researcher...
  20. Appledoesnotlisten

    Preventing Data Recovery from a Factory Reset Mac

    I am going to sell two Macbooks that are now hosting a bunch of sensitive info. i am aware that certain apps can recover deleted data, even after a factory reset, and want to prevent that from happening to my computers. What are the most reliable and yet not overly time-consuming ways of...
    • Appledoesnotlisten
    • Thread
    • data recovery data recovery software hack hackers security & privacy
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Apps
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