security

Hey guys! I wanted to make a thread to hopefully be a reference for people in the future experiencing this issue. So I am in the process of transferring my data to a new Mac and by default it blocks the helper extensions for things like VMware, Parallels, or really any app that installs...

I recently updated my apple id password via my macbook pro. Then i followed up with my iphone, which prompted me to get a security code from my macbook. Now the first few times, rather than enter the code, I selected cancel on my iphone before proceeding, simply because i was wondering why to...

Hi community, I have got an iPhone 16GB (Modell: MKQL2ZD/A, v 11.2.2 (15c202) ) and an issue. I want to know if there is a way to know/see ANY access to any menu, file or app inside my phone. The reason I ask this is because I am suspicious of somebody that could have had access to my smartphone...

Situation: I have a work macbook but company has a policy of employees using their personal icloud credentials on work computer. I am receiving imessages from my personal cellphone on my macbook over company wifi mostly for the convenience of keeping in touch with family during the day...

Hi I have a 2012 MBP with Yosemite and its worked flawlessly for me for years, which is such a relief. I recently heard about these Spectre and Meltdown security issues and freaked out a bit. I do access important and delicate info online quite often. It doesnt seem there is a patch for...

I'm configuring a new Mac with three installations of 10.13. I've divided the SSD into three partitions within the same APFS container and installed 10.13 on each of them. All three installations are encrypted via FileVault. One of the installations in particular needs to be absolutely free...

I encountered a weird one this evening. Opened the laptop and immediately started using it. I don't remember being prompted for authentication - but noticed notifications faded out and some functionality not responding (tried clicking apple logo top left - no response). I was however able to...

Hi, My wife and I are moving to our new home in Winnipeg within weeks. The staging and cleaning of our home will finish within a few weeks and we will be moving in, a week after that. But before moving in I was hoping to install a security alarm monitoring service. As I am a Businessman, I am...

so you know when you’re on a call and exit the phone app to access any other app mid call, there’s a green bar on top of your screen to let you know the call is active and how long your call is going for? Well I’ve notice that multiple times when I’m not even on a call, that this bar appears...

Everyone is buzzing about the root security flaw, tell me how this is different: 1. Reboot single user mode 2. mount -uw / 3. rm /var/db/.AppleSetupDone 4. shutdown -h now 5. Create new admin account Like, what am I missing here? Why is this so easy to do? With a new admin account you could...

Ever since I updated my MacBook, I can't open Safari without it crashing, can't even click on a link. Something's also up with Spotlight Search, it keeps appearing and disappearing and it's sort of driving me nuts. Does anyone know a fix for this yet? I hate it. Also, my battery is draining FAST.

So I bought a used MacBook Pro (dark grey) from another guy at my college. When I booted it up, I noticed that he had created a user account for me AND had left his account on it as well. I'm a little worried about this, because I was reading online that he may be able to spy on me via iCloud...

Scary security issue... https://twitter.com/lemiorhan/status/935578694541770752 I would expect a patch from Apple ASAP!

Long story here. But, I need some help ensuring that my computer is not doing anything it should not be... Essentially, My ex was revealed to be a very bad person, and I have a court order to keep him away. One night I awoke to find him frantically trying to close out some windows on my...

What do you think about this? How could this happened? Any possible technical reasons guys? Because Face ID not seemed to be bypassed by 3D mask on other YouTube videos.

Hi Good day !! What's the simple and safe app for PGP, GPG on Macbook Air, High sierra ? just need to make a pair of keys, export the public keys and get some mail . Pretty basic is good enough. Command line,graphical all ok as long as there is proper help Please reply with your personal...

My brother collected his white 256GB iPhone X this morning and first things first - it's beautiful! Definitely a fresh design and the screen really is excellent. He's spent most of the day playing with the portrait modes which are a game-changer for him and his business. Now, FaceID. For the...

My kid wanted to install Kodi on his MBP. I'm concerned about the security of his data. Will it make a difference if we set up a new user on the same machine and then install Kodi?

So you stayed up all night waiting for that clock to strike midnight to hit that pre-order button, youve gotten your email confirmation and text from your carrier solidifying your spot for a Nov 3rd delivery date. Phew!! All is good, or is it? If you aren't going to be home to receive your...

Did Apple's strategy changed with release of High Sierra regarding issuing security updates for two last from all previous operating system versions in parallel to releasing security updates for current version? Was there any Apple's official announcement in these regards? Based on current...