As Mac users, many of us don’t spend as much time worrying about security as our counterparts on other platforms. While it’s true that Macs don’t encounter as much malware as Windows, though, it hardly means we’re immune from security risks, as I discovered myself this week. More...
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You have to think about what you are doing when you use a computer. A computer is actually only as secure as the way the user utilizes their machine. Mac's are more secure than Windows machines but no platform can protect you from visiting sites set up to trick you into giving them your private information. Strong passwords are really important. A password generating and saving program like Agile Software's 1Password can really make this task very easy. Some cyber criminals use software designed to guess passwords based upon dictionary words so be careful in your choice of passwords. Be smart, a word to the wise should be sufficient. This site posts current security threats. The internet is the modern day wild wild west, stay vigilant.
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You have to think about what you are doing when you use a computer. A computer is actually only as secure as the way the user utilizes their machine. Mac's are more secure than Windows machines but no platform can protect you from visiting sites set up to trick you into giving them your private information. Strong passwords are really important. A password generating and saving program like Agile Software's 1Password can really make this task very easy. Some cyber criminals use software designed to guess passwords based upon dictionary words so be careful in your choice of passwords. Be smart, a word to the wise should be sufficient. This site posts current security threats. The internet is the modern day wild wild west, stay vigilant.
John H. Armwood
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