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  1. Y

    Which user(s) can activate erased Mac with their device password after Mark As Lost?

    I have the following 3 users on my M1 Macbook Air 2020: userA: admin created during macOS installation, no AppleID connected userB: non-admin, its own AppleID connected, FindMy disabled userC: non-admin, its own AppleID connected, FindMy enabled After I invoke Mark As Lost in FindMy iPhone...
  2. DCIFRTHS

    2FA and Apple Mail on iOS 15.x

    I am using Microsoft 365 with an outlook.com email address. I have 2FA enabled, and use an authenticator application. When I setup my email account in Apple Mail, I choose outlook.com, and it displays the live.microsoft.com login page (a redirect in the Safari framework presented in email...
    • DCIFRTHS
    • Thread
    • 2fa mail microsoft outlook security
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: iOS 15
  3. jchap

    Parallels Desktop now a security risk? (according to CleanMyMac)

    I've recently noticed that CleanMyMac now flags Parallels Desktop 17 as a "suspicious" app, as shown below. As shown in the image, their apparent reasoning for this is that the app is "associated with or owned by Russian or Belarusian developers, where government authorities can access their...
    • jchap
    • Thread
    • security virtualization
    • Replies: 55
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  4. A

    Can your iPhone be compromised by simply opening an email?

    A legitimate email I received went to my spam folder so I opened it and re-assigned it to the actual inbox. However, once I did that, the email app automatically opened the next email in my spam folder, which was a clear scam. If I didn't click on any link and immediately closed it, am I fine...
  5. I

    Other Why can I add the same fingerprint twice or more?

    If fingerprints are unique (research suggests they are) then why doesn't my phone tell me this finger is already added if I add the same finger twice? On all of my fingerprint id phones I can add my fingers each twice or more. Some early fingerprint sensor discussion of the version 1 phones...
    • InnSuu
    • Thread
    • fingerprint sensor iphone security
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: iPhone
  6. ThatSomeone

    How safe are permissions against potential spyware/ransomware?

    I've been trying to find out just how much access apps have in later versions of macOS, specifically non-MAS apps that aren't run in sandbox. I know that they require your permission to access personal folders(or "Full Disk Access"), input, screen recording etc. in later macOS versions, but does...
  7. S

    Can I stop using 'broadcast SSID' and MAC addresses? Really?

    Looking at a doc on the Apple site it seems that I don't need to hide my SSID or use MAC addressing anymore. Is that correct/advisable? I'm about to set up a new router, but will need to use WPA2 security due to the age of my attached kit. Does Apple's advice still apply, or are they really...
  8. voraciousvegan

    Airport Extreme Security, Dynamic Global Hostname

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    • voraciousvegan
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    • airport disable dynamic extreme global hostname safe secure security utility
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Networking
  9. marco114

    Getting SSL Errors today? This is why.

    If you are using an older MacOS like 10.12.1 or earlier. Any site you visit that uses Let's Encrypt SSL Certificates will no longer work. This is because the root ssl certificate is expired. Here's an article that explains it...
    • marco114
    • Thread
    • let's encrypt older os security ssl
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: macOS
  10. purdnost

    Can Lock PDFs, but Not Remove the Lock

    I just went through and locked several PDFs stored in iCloud via the Files app. I attempted to remove a lock using the same method and there doesn’t seem to be a way to unlock them. 🤷🏼‍♂️ I hope this feature is forthcoming.
    • purdnost
    • Thread
    • files ios 15 lock pdf security unlock
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iOS 15
  11. DCIFRTHS

    Other Unsealed boxes for iPhone 13?

    So it was mentioned, during the event, that there will be no plastic sealing the iPhone 13 box. Any speculation if Apple is going to ship unsealed boxes, or if they have another way to seal the boxes? I would not be comfortable if the new phones ship with no factory seal and the customer...
    • DCIFRTHS
    • Thread
    • box iphone 13 new package sealed secure security unbox unboxing used
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: iPhone
  12. T

    Other What can someone do to you if they know your iCloud email address?

    Hello. Just a question regarding the use of your iCloud/iPhones and it's security. These days, people do almost everything on their phones. It has your photos, your emails, iCloud backups, passwords, etc. Assuming you've got 2FA enabled (which is a no-brainer these days), how likely is it...
  13. countryside

    VPN for Apple Watch?

    Howdy, I use ExpressVPN on my Mac, iPhone, and iPad. I don’t have a VPN setup for my Apple Watch. I have the cellular version. Does anyone know if ANY VPN service supports Apple Watch? Is it even possible on Apple Watch? Thanks!
  14. purdnost

    HomeKit Are Smart Locks Safe?

    I’m interested in investing in a couple of SimpliSafe Smart Locks. I like the idea that I can automate doors to lock in case I forgot to do so manually. My question is, are such locks generally safe to use? As in, is it hard to hack or bypass them, or disable them altogether?
  15. mac_in_tosh

    Airport Extreme Security

    I'm using a 2014 Airport Extreme Base Station and Airport Utility v 6.3.9, which shows copyright 2001-2019. I just checked and there are no software updates for the utility nor firmware updates for the base station. That leads me to wonder if there is a security liability to keep using these...
  16. mac_in_tosh

    How much longer will High Sierra be supported?

    I'm still getting some use out of my early 2011 MacBook Pro running High Sierra and will continue to do so as long as there are security updates and the machine continues to function. Is there a published schedule for when Apple will stop supporting High Sierra? Has it already stopped and if not...
  17. i_have_questions

    Help! Secure folder structure?

    Would it cause any problems with the folder structure, to add a new folder to top level of the "users" (i.e. same level as Documents, Music, etc.)? I want to secure some files outside of the access areas (Downloads, Desktop, Documents) that Zoom, Teams and Adobe use - but I see warnings about...
  18. mac_in_tosh

    Securing Mail App on Mac

    Is there a way to set up two factor authentication (2FA) for the Mail App itself? I know Apple is not the email provider and the app is only used to access emails from AOL Mail, Outlook, etc. rather than going to those websites directly, but is there a way to set up Mail so that when it is...
  19. Eagle 20

    Need Help ASAP... Sending Mac for repair in 12HRS!!

    Long story short, I have a scheduled UPS pickup tomorrow to send my Mac for repair, or worst case scenario for replacement. So I'm in a panicked frenzy trying to figure out how to prepare for this, and am really hoping someone here can help! I'm currently in the process of setting up a new...
  20. F

    Calendar certificate error. Suspicious or stressed servers?

    I got this certificate error for Calendar and I thought it's pretty strange. I never had a certificate error for any Apple server connections before. Any thoughts on this? Could it be related to the heavy server loads at Apple because of the Big Sur rollout? I tried to download Big Sur earlier...
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