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    Which Add-Ons Are You Using With TenFourFox

    Currently I am using these for privacy / ad blocking - • BetterPrivacy • Bluhell Firewall • uBlock Origin • Disconnect Plus a few others, such as - • User Agent Switcher
  3. dwright1974

    Apple Watch sold but still linked to me

    Hi I wonder if someone on here can help me! I've sold my Apple Watch on eBay. The seller has received it and he can't pair it because it is asking for my iCloud password even though I reset it. What it appears is Activation Lock is set on it. I thought I was clued up on Apple security but...
  4. - rob -

    Universal PerchLive - Dashcam and Security Cams Anyone Can Watch

    Hey Everyone, I've just released Perch Live, a new Dashcam and Security Cam app for iPhone and iPad that broadcasts Live and Historical Video that anyone can watch instantly anywhere. The Perch Live iOS app captures video and turns your iPhone or iPad into a "Lens." The Perchlive.com Website...
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    iPod touch Signs of a bugged iPod?

    I have reason to suspect someone may have wanted to bug/wiretap my iPod for calls made through Google Hangouts, skype, and facebook messenger. Some weird things I'm not sure are signs or not of a bugged iPod: - Storage usage on iPod reads 9.7GB used, however in adding up all the listed apps...
  6. lukasmmm

    How could it be possible with my stolen iPhone?

    Hi, I had a bad day and it happened so that my iPhone 5S with ios 9.3.1 slipped out of my pocket somewhere in the city. When I found out that I'm missing my device (max 10 minutes since last seen in my palm) it was already turned off which means no use of "Find my iPhone" app. My device had...
  7. ommz

    Best file/folder locker for sensitive files?

    Need your opinion guys. I need to lock my sensitive files. Here are the 2 main ones I've tried so far: TitanLock - http://titanlockapp.com Folder Lock - http://www.newsoftwares.net/folderlock/ Quick comparison Folder lock Larger user base Many say it's more stable Well tested Support for...
  8. B

    MS Office 365 Security

    Our company has MS Office 365. Many of us have set up email exchange with this service to access company email. Recently I learned that the company has the ability to remotely wipe my personal iPhone. This seems like a pretty big backdoor in my iPhone. Other than my companies access of the...
  9. Nos Apps

    Nos Apps was there first Whatsapp!

    The recent announcement that Whatsapp are now providing E2E caused a bit of frustration in the NOS Microsystems office. This is down to the fact that we have been offering E2E in all our messenger apps for years now, and now Whatsapp have come along and have stolen all of our thunder. We felt...
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    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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
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    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...
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    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...
  16. 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...
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    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...
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    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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...