1. Always keep your Mac in a secure location.
2. Ensure that you have a password on your Mac
3. Make sure that the security settings are enabled to require the password as soon as the
computer goes to sleep (like below):
4. Make sure your sharing settings are off, or at least set so that you are the only user like below:
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Bring it to IT (or schedule a time with us) so that we can enable the Firmware Password on your device. This will prevent any “brute force” attacks via USB or bootable hacks that are out there.
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Run the updates. This recent article is a perfect example of why an update can protect you.
For maximum security:
7. Turn on FileVault Encryption (in System Preferences>Security and Privacy):
- For more tips for those wanting to cover all bases, have a look at this article and the tips found in it.
- Stay savvy – check out this article with tips on “The 7 Most Common Tactics Used to Hack Passwords”
If you’re really worried:
- These 3 articles are full of detailed, slightly more technical ways to protect yourself from Big Brother and just about anyone else:
- Limited Accounts, Filevault and…, Lifehack