Password protected login, but anybody can access my files?

[kramerica2]

In order to login to my mac you have to enter the user's password. I figured that it means that my files (at least those in the user's folder) are only accessible for that user.
Apparently I was dead wrong. Booting the mac on recovery mode grants me access via terminal to any file, including those on the user's folder.
Is that a bug or a feature?
Is there any way around it? I don't want any random person to be able to access my files so easy.

Thanks for any help!

 

[chrfr]

In order to login to my mac you have to enter the user's password. I figured that it means that my files (at least those in the user's folder) are only accessible for that user.
Apparently I was dead wrong. Booting the mac on recovery mode grants me access via terminal to any file, including those on the user's folder.
Is that a bug or a feature?
Is there any way around it? I don't want any random person to be able to access my files so easy.

Thanks for any help!

If you want the files on your computer to be secure, you must encrypt the drive. Apple includes FileVault with OS X which will accomplish that, and the document linked below will provide details on setting it up.
https://support.apple.com/HT204837

 

[kramerica2]

If you want the files on your computer to be secure, you must encrypt the drive. Apple includes FileVault with OS X which will accomplish that, and the document linked below will provide details on setting it up.
https://support.apple.com/HT204837

Thanks. I didn't know that. Will do.