security

I just bought my Mac around June of 2019. Right after getting it, I attempted to get support in troubleshooting my printer connection, and in trying to do so I downloaded something that added malware. I downloaded CleanMyMac X to get rid of it, but ever since that first incident, I've received...

1.) Vaulted 2.) photo vault

The Firefox Partitioned Engine Patch, officially abbreviated as foxPEP, is a finely tuned all-in-one preferences patch designed exclusively for Firefox-based browsers that automatically applies a number of advanced under-the-hood configurations to achieve a superior Web browsing experience on...

When I tried to play a video file from the Desktop folder with VLC, macOS informed me that VLC requests access to the Desktop folder. What's strange to me is that VLC started playing the video even though I hadn't yet granted or denied it access to the Desktop Folder. Even after denying access...

When presented with the option to log into a website or app with an email address or phone number, would one be considered any more secure than the other? I think email addresses tend to be more public and therefore more prone to exploitation. Thoughts on this?

This thread is a continuation of discussion starting on Page 2 of the "Backdrop - Distraction-free tool for classic Mac OS" thread, regarding the Management Engine (ME) included in firmware of x86/64 Intel (and possibly other?) CPU's. Many of these chips are running in early Intel-based Macs...

My Samsung/Android using friend just sent this article to me as part of his ongoing argument that iPhones are no more secure than Android phones. Is this something really to be concerned about? Is there a reason Apple has not fixed this after knowing about it for 4 years? I don't really...

I cannot open the WhatsApp desktop app on MacOS Catalina 10.15 beta 4 (19A512f). Not sure if this is related to the limited functionality of the beta, but the issue looks like this: Click on Applications > WhatsApp to open the app Error message shows up Open System Preferences > Security &...

Hi, So apple introduced anonymous e-mail available after iOS13 launch. Idea is cool so you do not have to pass your real e-mail to services. Since this is nice, are there any services that offer similar functionality? I know few of them, like: - https://temp-mail.org/en/ (thougn it looks like...

Hi everyone, I am one of the developers of Bat Messsenger:) Bat Messsenger(BAT) is a secure messenger. It will never collect user data because it uses end-to-end encryption. Your messages will be only stored in your phone rather than BAT's server. Its features are designed to protect your...

Hi i have installed fantastical 2 not i have uninstalled it and i search for flexibits & fantastical and delete the files and folder , i have used appcleaner but in the security and privacy option i still have fantastical 2 under contacts , calendars ... how can i get rid of it? and have on...

I was surprised to see a few mounted disks on the DiskUtility that didn't appear on the devices tab on finder (I enabled it on the finder preferences). One of the mounted disks is called "Dead End" by Pretend Co deployment services (see the attached image). There's also a mounted disk called...

Is there a way to disable Safari from asking for my master password every time I need to enter a password? This is very irritating...if there isn't a way to disable it, I'm moving to Firefox. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodhart%27s_law

As I’m looking to replace my aging airport/time-capsule devices I’ve decided to rework my home network in general. with more IOT devices, people staying at our house, kids, etc. I’ve been thinking it would be great to get a firewall of sorts (pfsense?) one feature I would really like is to see...

Safari link tracking can no longer be disabled "With privacy and online tracking being such a large problem and major concern for many users, you would think that browser developers would give you the option to disable anything that could affect your privacy. [...] Unfortunately, this no longer...

I use it exclusively, and it never fails, so I question how accurate it is. No-one else is privy to my computer, but I'd like to be assured it's near fail-safe, just in case. I used to work at a place that required the whole palm to enter, and quite often I'd have to redo. My only basis for...

I just installed the above updates, now Safari asks for my computer password whenever I use a saved password. I spend all day logging in and out of various sites, so this puts a serious crimp in my productivity. Anyone know a way to turn it back to the way it was, so once I log into my computer...

It seems I am able to make changes in "System Preferences" as well as permission settings on the "get info" window of folders/files without first "unlocking" (clicking the padlock icon and entering my password). I thought this was something I always did in the past. Am I missing something? Is...

Is MacOS in 2019 really more secure than Windows 10? Thanks in advance.

Hi all, I am debating to buy one of these AV products. I will install AV because I want to scan for windows virus as well so do not put down the argument of "MacOS does not need AV". I am also aware that there are no known MacOS virus out in the wild, only some malware that will be evaded by...