Your “Secret Question” May Not Be So Secret: Easy-to-Guess Password Retrieval Questions You Should Avoid and Why
You’ve learned how to create a secure password and you’re feeling pretty pleased with your security savvy. But wait – what...
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What is Multi-Factor Authentication, and How Will It Change in the Future?
Are we all sick of password security lessons yet? After all the discussion of recent security breaches and Mat...
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What to Do if Your Mac Can’t Run Mountain Lion
NOTE: A version of this article is now available for macOS Sierra. Please refer to this article instead: What to Do...
How to Protect Yourself from Cyber-Criminals During the 2012 London Olympic Games
This Friday the Opening Ceremonies will kick off the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. Whether you’re heading...
Create a Non-Login Keychain
Learn how to create a new keychain that doesn't unlock when you log into your user account. This ensures...
Mac Security Tip: Disable Automatic Login
Turning off automatic login on OS X is essential to protect your data, especially if your Mac gets lost...
Mac Security Tip: Use a Standard User Account
Learn why it's a good idea to use a standard user account for everyday activities on a Mac.
Mac Security Tip: Finding System and Application Versions
It's easy to find out which versions you have of Mac OS X, your applications, and your browser plug-ins....
Mac Security Tip: Check for Software Updates Often
Many of the articles here on the Mac Security Blog inform you of security updates to software. These may...