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 | Just because you bought a Mac, it doesn't mean you don't have to worry about security. This week, simple tips to better secure Mac OS X. Plus, a look at a recent phishing scam and how it managed to sneak all the scanners. | |
That Phish Smells Good...
Scam artists don't care what hardware or software you use - they're engineering you, not your computer. And unfortunately, even layers of security may not help. Here's an example of a recent phishing scam that bypassed every security control it encountered.
| Setting a Login Password for Mac OS X
Login passwords prevent unauthorized access to your computer. But it won't be configured to work automatically. Fortunately, setting login passwords is easy on Mac OS X.
| How to Configure the Mac OS X Firewall
Firewalls are must-have protection and Macs are no exception. All versions of Mac OS X include a built-in firewall, but you will need to enable it or make a few tweaks for optimum security. Here's how.
| Configuing Password Settings on a Mac
So you've setup your Mac login password and even disabled the guest account. There's just one more set of password tweaks you need to make to secure your new Mac. Here's how to configure the general security settings to take full advantage of your system password.
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