Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

security

  1. C

    Issues opening desktop app even when allowing "App Store or identified developers'

    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 &...
  2. K

    Apple annonymous e-mails and alternatives

    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...
  3. Lifeisbrilliant

    iPhone Bat Messenger: designed for your privacy

    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...
  4. supergaia

    problem under security and privacy

    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...
    • supergaia
    • Thread
    • fantastical 2 privacy security
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  5. O

    Mysterious pretendco Dead End on my Mac?

    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...
  6. robertcoogan

    Safari asking for master password....a lot

    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
  7. arkmannj

    Bandwidth monitoring security appliance

    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...
  8. K

    Safari link tracking can no longer be disabled

    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...
  9. emaytea

    How sensitive is the Touch ID on my MacBook

    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...
  10. jscooper22

    Safari 12.1 and/or 2019-002 Security Update Saved Password Annoyance

    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...
  11. S

    System and other settings not locked

    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...
    • Schmactor
    • Thread
    • access admin lock permission permissions security system preferences unlock
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
  12. Future-Proof

    Is MacOS in 2019 really more secure than Windows 10?

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

    Which On Demand Malware Scanner To Go For?

    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...
    • Penlocky
    • Thread
    • anti malware antivirus antivirus for iphone cyber security internet security macos malware pups security
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  14. geekycheesecake

    What is your security stack???

    So, I am using Macbook Pro MD 101 on Mac with MAC Yosemite with remote desktop of windows (required for work) but work place IT department has created all windows environment . When I was hit by wanna cry I was sure that I want to cry no more and switch to Apple Eco Sys. All my holy data was...
  15. rjalex

    How to overcome USB storage mount restriction

    Dear friends, for security policy reasons my company has disabled the mount of a USB storage device on my company's MacBook. The intended way to share files with customers is through Box (similar to the better known DropBox). All good and sound but I was recently hit by a big problem. A lot of...
    • rjalex
    • Thread
    • mount drive security usb
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  16. TheBruno

    How to Remember Microphone Access for App

    Every time I launch a particular game, Mojave likes to ask me about the app using the microphone. I wish it just remembered my preference. Is there a way to save this setting?
  17. 2

    Little Snitch & Micro Snitch worth it for protecting privacy?

    In this day and age with all the stuff going on about companies tracking you and stealing your personal info to sell to others. I really want to safeguard myself as much as possible. Companies can't be trusted anymore, yes I'm pointing the finger at you Google, Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram...
  18. J

    Remove services in Mojave

    I upgraded from OS X Mountain Lion OS to Mojave. I want to remove the following services on Mac OS X, but I think their names are changed. How can I remove these service via sudo launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchAgents/ The services that I want to remove: the first line is the...
  19. M

    Laptop combination lock security - insert into SD card slot

    Hi i will soon be travelling and have ordered a combination laptop lock to prevent theft of my macbook air (13 inch 2012). I bought it thinking it would have to go into a little slot and lock (which sticks onto the laptop outside surface). But actually it fits and locks securely into the SD card...
    • maywa95
    • Thread
    • anti theft combination lock damage sd card laptop laptop lock lock into sd card slot security travelling
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  20. iFanaddic

    Prevent anyone from accessing iCloud Photo library on Apple TV?

    I'm running tvOS 12 Beta 6, since I just moved in with new roommates this month, I've been trying to make sure my personal stuff remains by personal. But I can't seem to be able to find a way to prevent someone to go incognito in my iCloud Photo Library as well as my Photo Stream via the Apple...
Top Bottom
Back