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  1. C

    Security questions (spy, workflow, applescript, etc).

    Hello, Last few year I had couple of minor issues with security of my macbook air. I have firevault installed, antivirus (avast or bitdefender) and firewall on. I do travel a lot and had someone to look at my mac in couple of shady places (3rd world country, not autosized workshop). Is it...
    • cefey
    • Thread
    • applescript security security questions spy spyware workflow
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: macOS
  2. ohboy

    Security setup on OS X device?

    What is your setup? What is a sufficient security setup for an OS X device? What is overkill? I am running Yosemite and have Sophos and Malwarebytes Ant-Malware installed. I just received the computer I'm using and plan to run those programs a few times a month. I also have a VPN installed, but...
    • ohboy
    • Thread
    • malware security sophos
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: macOS
  3. quaresma

    Still can't decide whether to stay on EC or downgrade to Mavericks

    Hi guys. I have a MacBook Air Early 2014. I loved the performance in Mavericks when I first got the MacBook. I'm now on El Cap, and while the performance is not *bad*, it's still not as snappy as Mavericks. I may be going back to Mavericks, but first some questions: - Is Mavericks as secure...
  4. rdav

    Auto Erase for OS-X /?

    As has been all over the news recently, current versions of iOS have an optional feature to auto-erase the device after ten failed password attempts. Which is a great iPhone security feature IMHO. http://www.macrumors.com/2016/02/17/cook-open-letter-backdoor-fbi-san-bernardino/ Thanks Apple...
  5. J

    Kiosk Mac Setup

    I've been asked to setup a 'Kiosk' type Mac for some guests to use. They need to be able to use a few specific apps but I need to prepare and lock down the system: Diaabke Sherlock (or whatever it's called today) Disable and block read/write access to USB Disable and block read/write access to...
    • JuliusPIV
    • Thread
    • kiosk secure security
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: macOS
  6. M

    Only Apple Watch came out on top for Security

    Heard about this on the news about fitness trackers like Fit Bit and Apple Watch and found a number of tech publications picking up on it: http://www.pcworld.com/article/3029156/wearables/fitness-trackers-are-leaking-lots-of-your-data-study-finds.html Here's the story from the University of...
    • Mac2me
    • Thread
    • apple watch fitness trackers leaking data security
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Apple Watch
  7. l0renz

    Unable to complete first App store purchase

    Hi A friend of mine tried to purchase an app for the first time. Which didn't work because she doesn't remember one of the two security answers she has to fill in. Therefore she is also unable to change her security questions and password. Which steps does she need to undertake to solve this...
    • l0renz
    • Thread
    • app store ios password security security questions
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iPhone
  8. H

    Bought a used Mac, how to remove "Profiles"?

    Hi All, I bought a used Macbook Pro and noticed that there is an extra icon in "System Preferences" called "Profiles". Looks like some Enterprise IT Management settings (SSL certificate, VPN connections, energy saver settings, etc.). Do you know how to get rid of these? The '-' button is...
  9. S

    Weird behaviour, unknown folder showed on desktop

    I must admit I'm surprised what just happened on my Mac. I opened it today and realised some folder is on my desktop. Nothing strange? But I didn't created that folder. It name was cfg and it structure was as follow: cfg a mapstyle.sty ResPack.rs satellitestyle.sty...
  10. Certainspider

    iPad 2 security

    Hi, I recently got an email with possible malware on my iPhone and it got me thinking about how I can protect my iPad. My iPad is running on OS 9.3 and seems very slow these last few days. Could anyone recommend a program that would scan for and destroy malware/virus' and also clean up my iPad...
  11. Certainspider

    General Possible malware threat.

    I thought I got an email from a friend with a web link but when i checked she said she hadn't sent it. In the email when I had clicked on the link, it opened to a blank page. I'm worried that this process has downloaded some malware onto my iPhone. Is there anything I can do to check and is...
  12. g00dGod

    OS X as most vulnerable software of 2015!

    According to a report by security firm GFI, Apple's Mac OS X is the most vulnerable operating system, with the iOS platform coming in second. what the hell Apple?! source: https://www.hackread.com/apples-os-x-most-vulnerable-software-of-2015/...
    • g00dGod
    • Thread
    • hack os x security system vulnerable
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: macOS
  13. eldudorinio

    Most secure version of Mac OS X

    Hi and Happy New Year! I did not seem to find any thread discussing this. If there is something that I have missed please let me know. I am currently running OS X Lion on a late 2008 Macbook. I am upgrading the Macbook and will install a newer version of OS X as well. I know that my question...
  14. D

    Wifi setup missing security drop down

    On our network you have to connect to wifi via a security certificate. For our Mac users we manually install the certificate, then when you want to connect to wifi, you select the identity based on the certificate. But for one Mac that was recently upgraded to 10.11, the security drop down is...
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