Gee What should I do about Hackers?

[stubeeef]

I kept reading this article hoping to hear about lower vunerabilites associated with Mac OS X, but no, just the typical patch crap for windows.
I thought they might have the Intel CEO's comment about getting a Mac.

Link

Here is the summation

Securing your computer

"The most obvious aspect is trying to steal things like your credit card number or your passwords to important accounts or, even more general, just trying to steal 'you' by being able to take your identity," Spillman said. "Most people don't think much about securing their computer. They lock their front door when they leave the house but don't bother to lock their computer."

So what's the best defense?

Howard Schmidt, former White House cyber security advisor, and president and CEO of R&H Security Consulting, says it's not enough for people to install a few security programs and move on.

Schmidt offers these tips:

Install security patches and keep security software updated

Do not click on unexpected e-mail attachments

Secure your wireless networks at home by turning on encryption features

Be cautious when using any peer-to-peer products, such as file-sharing networks

Educate family members on how to use the Internet safely

Be aware of taking a potentially infected laptop between home and work

 

[caveman_uk]

Actually the suggestions he made were pretty sensible even if you own a mac. Regardless of your OS you should keep your patches up to date, secure your wireless set up and so on. Just because Mac OS X hasn't had a virus doesn't mean it can't or won't.

Computer security isn't just about viruses and worms et al. For example a phishing website doesn't care what OS you're using and the guy that uses your unsecurred Airport base station to share tonnes of kiddie porn doesn't care either.

 

[Palad1]

"The only system which is truly secure is one which is switched off and unplugged, locked in a titanium lined safe, buried in a concrete bunker, and is surrounded by nerve gas and very highly paid armed guards. Even then, I wouldn't stake my life on it."

He's right, we now have wireless networks