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Anti-spyware |
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Spyware
of all kinds can slow your computer down and even open security
holes that might allow someone else to take control of your computer. |
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Mac OS Computer Security
Information |
- Use a
firewall, either hardware, software or both for any and every
network connection.
- Use anti-virus
software and keep it up-to-date.
- Keep operating
system files and application files patched and up-to-date.
- Create
an additional non-administrative account for daily use.
- Use the
OS X screensaver with a password.
- Turn on
network time synchronization.
Links:
Mac OS security page at Apple.com
Google search for all things Mac
Macintosh
security site
Everything Mac
Mac OS Security
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Firewall |
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Every
computer connected to a network or the Internet should have a
software firewall installed. |
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Anti-virus |
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If
you use your computer to surf the Internet you need some sort
of anti-virus protection installed. |
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