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'Ask to Join Networks' - General settings query
Hello Mac Community, Another question has arisen related to WiFi and Security. I am looking to get a proper answer as Google has revealed a mixed bag of decisions through multiple forums. People leaning one way and others leaning the other. Most of you are probably familiar with the settings... -
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Security of Apples disk encryption
do you guys know how secure the non public disk encryption is Apple provides? I'm asking because I can read all over the net that you shouldn't use BitLocker on Windows because there is a "backdoor" in the encryption and if Microsoft is forced to, they give out the master key to decrypt. Is... -
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BruteForce .dmg
Is there any tool which I can download which is able to crack .dmg files? I just want to test it on my .dmg container for test purpose. -
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WhatsApp out of control
I decided to do this simple task: stop whatsapp from saving photos and imagens im my photos roll. I decided because when I open Photos, my camera photos are mixed with all images shown in whatsapp conversations. So following instructions (Apple Brazilian Help) I opened WhatsApp settings and... -
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Preparing iMac for Genius Bar / Drive Replacement
I'm scheduled to bring my iMac into the Genius bar to have the 3tb fusion drive replaced under the 3tb Drive Replacement Program. I use TimeMachine and backup my machine locally to an external USB drive. I also backup off-site with CrashPlan. I basically feel like I've protected my data, but... -
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Security tips when upgrading to macOS Sierra
the internet storm center put together a brief guide with security tips for a macOS Sierra upgrade. https://isc.sans.edu/forums/diary/Getting+Ready+for+macOS+Sierra+Upgrade+Securely/21465/- underattack
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- macos sierra security upgrade
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- Forum: macOS Sierra (10.12)
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iPod iPod activation
I got an iPod 5th gen from someone. I restarted it. I don't know the original owners apple I.D. and have no way of getting in contact with them. I really need to know how to bypass the activation security. Please if anybody can help I am desperate.:confused: Thanks :);)- Ninja054
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- 5thgen activation activation bypass apple id bypass help ipod restart security touch
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- Forum: iPod touch and iPod
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Security features of iPhone 7
In my surfing today I've come across one article on CNET but it is asking the same question. The little skit before the presentation mentioned that iPhone 7 is the most secure ever but then nothing about security was mentioned in the presentation. There was mention of leaks in the skit. Does... -
Security question curl & port 80/macinstallerinfo
hello, my firewall poped a message about CURL command asking to communicate with info. and events.macinstallerinfo.com on port 80. I was wondering what this site is, does not exist on web and not sure if it is generated by OSX. Any help would be appreciated on how to remove this...- basilt
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- curl macinstallerinfo osx osx 10.7.5 port 80 secure connection security security issues
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- Forum: Mac OS X Lion (10.7)
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Safari vs Chrome Security and Privacy: Which is better?
Safari vs Chrome Security and Privacy: Which is better? I am looking to see what people think about Safari (9 to 10+) and Chrome (Version 52+) in regards to security and privacy. But specifically on MacOS and not on iOS or Windows. I have yet to find a compelling article on comparing both. Thanks!- macappleguy8
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- chrome macos privacy safari security
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- Forum: Mac Apps
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NSA hacked:What Snowden say about it?
Following are the Snowden Tweets about NSA Hacked 1) NSA traces and targets malware C2 servers in a practice called Counter Computer Network Exploitation, or CCNE. So do our rivals. 2) NSA is often lurking undetected for years on the C2 and ORBs (proxy hops) of state hackers. This is how we...- jennybaron
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- hack nsa security
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- Forum: Community Discussion
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iPhone Secure Image Upload On Server
https://www.sellmyapp.com/downloads/secure-image-upload-on-server/ "Secure Image Upload On Server" – new project that provides security for personal information during exchange. Presented source code may be useful to: - freelancers; - clients who want confidentiality. Let's consider few...- Valen446
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- app iphone protect protection secure security
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- Forum: iOS Apps and Apple Arcade
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Dropbox nasty OS X behaviour, gain complete computer control
This type of behaviour shouldn't be allowed by apple, they just don't care. I am really more and more convinced that big companies don't really care about our privacy and security. This is a serious issue, that has been documented for a while...- dollystereo
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- admin dropbox security
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- Forum: macOS
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Protect 10.9.5 from CVE-2016-4631 & 4632?
According to Apple's information (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206903), they patched ImageIO exploits CVE-2016-4629 and CVE-2016-4630 on Mavericks. However, they do not claim to have patched 10.9.5 with regard to CVE-2016-4631 or CVE-2016-4632. From how these have been described to me, this...- Avenged110
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- 10.9.5 cve cve-2016-4631 exploit imageio mavericks patch protect security tiff
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- Forum: OS X Mavericks (10.9)
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Hotspot, 802.1X error, Ethernet In-->Wifi Out
This seems like a difficult fix. . . What I am Attempting to accomplish: Use my MacBook Pro (Mid 2010, El Capitan) as a Wifi Hotspot for my Galaxy s5 to connect to (Ethernet in -->Wifi out) My Problem: First, my ethernet connection will not authenticate, though I can browse the...- Mentok..The Mind Taker
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- 2010 802.1x el capitan error ethernet connection galaxy s5 macbook pro mid security wifi hotspot
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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General apple two-factor authentication
Is there a way to make a device that is logged in but not trusted, so any notification and verification will not be sent to that device? -
(Security) Keydnap malware is hungry for credentials
New OSX/Keydnap malware is hungry for credentials plus the Reg article on the same topic: ⌘+c malware smacks Macs, drains keychains, pours over Tor Related: What You Need to Know About Mac Malware 'Backdoor.MAC.Eleanor'- You are the One
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- osx security
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- Forum: macOS
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Question about iOS and using public WiFi
Quick question regarding using public WiFi with iOS. The grocery store where I shop is an older construction and as such has awful cellphone reception inside. I just found out they have free WiFi in the store and typically would only access iMessage and perhaps Notes and Reminders whilst... -
Allow From Anywhere?
I know this is missing from Beta 1 and hopefully will return, but has anyone figured out how to open apps that require the Allow from Anywhere enabled? I have 2 apps that I cannot open, one says it's damaged and move to trash and the other is non-verified. I can't open either without this...- vbctv
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- apps gate keeper open security sierra
- Replies: 5
- Forum: macOS Sierra (10.12)
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Malware on my Mac?
Hi all Recently I downloaded a disk image file from the internet which had some consequences. It installed MacKeeper and a HelperBar safari extension. Those are the files I could find. However, when I read articles on the internet, some words from that article are highlighted, to point out it's...