Applications :: How Can We Protect Ourselves And Our Data From Firesheep
Oct 25, 2010
we all know that if we use unsecured wireless networks we now have an issue as any old idiot can use firesheep and wreak havoc with our information.
So what I would like to know is what is the best way of countering this?
I know of the Firefox plugin that can be used but to be honest I really don't like the idea of moving to firefox.
Can anyone think of any other ways to block firesheep - or any similar application from stealing our data?
I have been thinking long and hard and haven't come up with an answer.
Yes I agree not using an unsecured network would be a good start yet sometimes this is unavoidable and as part of my job requires me to use Twitter it could present quite an issue.
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Sep 26, 2009
I was wondering if there was any software for Mac OSX that will protect your data, by requiring a password when someone inserts a usb drive. I found a few for windows. [URL] Anything like this available for the Mac?
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Mar 7, 2010
I've been a PC user for 20 years, but thinking of switching to an Imac. My main concern before plunging in is with regards to data protection - particularly if I have to send the Imac in for repair. On my PC, I can control what part I want to replace, and I never send a harddrive in for repair. I'm paranoid about data privacy.
But if I buy an Imac, removing the harddrive violates the warranty. And if my Imac refuses to bootup, I can't wipe the drive before sending in for repair. Will the apple repair center be willing to remove the harddrive and return it to me before starting repair?
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May 16, 2010
I have a genius bar apt today and will be dropping off my MBP to have the graphics card replaced. How do you guys feel about leaving your data (pics, documents, cracked programs) on your computer when dropping it off with Apple?
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Nov 19, 2009
Will a strong firmware password protect my data from investigators installing/using forensic tools on my Mac?
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Nov 27, 2010
Would like to hear advices from you for password protect file application for my MBA. I don't mind to pay if it is good and easy to operate.
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Dec 31, 2007
The Girlfriend and I recently made the switch to a Mac, and we're sharing a computer. I do a bit of writing that I like to keep private. How do I password protect a Pages document?
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May 3, 2009
How do you protect keychain access from snooping eyes? Is there a way to lock all password information from somebody getting on your computer?
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Sep 6, 2006
I have a EMac with Mac OS X vs 10.3.9 Prior user erased hard drive. Took to ADR data recovery and they scanned the hard drive and were unable to recover any data. Looking for input on other techniques to recover data from hard drive or other companies that specialize in Mac data recovery.
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Feb 8, 2009
I don't want just anyone to have immediate access to my gallery via my iWeb site. Ideally I'd like my entire Mobile Me gallery to be password protected. I had a look at password protecting individual albums but that's just a horrible implementation, each album just comes up as a grey thumbnail in the albums view even if you enter login details. I thought an alternative (although far less secure) would be to have the link to the mobile me gallery on a password protected iWeb page as part of my iWeb site but I can't find any options to let me password protect just one page.
Am I right in assuming that Web Gallery only supports password protecting of individual items whereas Apple have gone the opposite route with iWeb where you can only password protect your entire site? If that's the case then it seems like they're really trying to make things hard for us!
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Jan 4, 2011
Is there a way to define a password on any USB key, so the computer asks for a password each time the key is mounted on the desktop ? Will it also work on any PC (not just Macs) ?
I suspect it isn't currently possible.
If it isn't possible, how do you protect the files on a USB key ? I don't want to compress the files and encrypt them...
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Apr 7, 2009
I have had my blackbook for a while now. I have bought a cheap ebay cover that covers the keyboard as well as the palm part and it works good (I think) except it is starting to rip and does place keymarks on my screen. I have some dirt on the bottom of my screen under the plastic and in the hindge I see.
I need to find a way to clean it all and keep my keyboard and palm rest clean. I am a college student and on the go all the time so keeping a cloth and such in the middle is kind of hard.
But is there any other way of keeping my macbook in nice shape. I do have scratches on the outside but that is a different story.
Thanks in advance.
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Mar 24, 2009
I have read that it is very helpful to separate the applications programs on one disk or volume and place the data on a separate disk or volume..as described below:
"Avoid putting your data (images, spreadsheets, documents, music) on the same volume as your system, and preferably not even on the same physical drive as your system (eg a partition on the same drive as the system). It�s one thing for a hard drive to fail; it�s quite another to have both the system and your data gone." This is from the [URL] website.
My system has multiple hard drives, but this newbie is wondering how actually I accompany this.. do I simply save the photos, spreadsheets , etc , onto the different drive as I am working with them within the applications?
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Feb 1, 2010
I have searched the forums for help on cloning a DATA dvd (or Cd for that matter) but so far all i have found is info on copying movie dvd's...I am looking for a program that will let me clone a Program DVD that I have to make a backup copy. Can anyone suggest a good program?
I tried using the Disk Utility but once it ripped it the image was over 6 gigs and I can't figure out how to burn it to a new disk...do I compress it as if it were a media dvd?is there a program that will rip the data to an image that is already compressed?
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Oct 24, 2010
I've just purchased a MacBook Pro a few months ago. There are sometimes I lend my MBP to my friends. However, there is a few applications I don't want them to open without my permission (such as iPhoto, iTunes). I can simply hide it away, but there are some know how to find it. I really wanna create a password for those apps. Is there any way?
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Oct 28, 2010
using a zagg or bodyguardz for the 11.6 inch or just some sort of soft sleeve ?
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Oct 30, 2010
I've had my 2010 Macbook since it launched and this thing just attracts grime and scratches. I literally left my Macbook on my desk for a day and all of a sudden it has two jagged scratches near the apple just by sitting on desk!
Now after that happened, I bought a Caselogic sleeve to protect it when not in use but now I have a green stain near the power indicator on the side of the palm rest. I tried cleaning it off with soap and water, it didn't work.
Then I googled it and I heard toothpaste might take out stains, so I tried that and it came off now but then it returned a couple of days later when I wasn't using the sleeve, so I figured it's not the problem. Cleaned it again with toothpaste and now there's a just a faint green stain I just can't get rid of.
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Feb 10, 2008
What are you guys using to protect your MBAs? Do you feel its necessary to protect it? I was thinking about getting the invisible shield to protect the MBA without adding bulk.
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Feb 2, 2009
I know this has been asked before, but I can't seem to find an adequate answer. In both Lotus Notes and MS Outlook, one is prompted for a password on opening (not just mail synching) that prevents access to your downloaded emails. Apple Mail doesn't seem to allow that...the password synchs only to the POP server, thus making your local email readable to anyone.
I've heard the point about users and accounts, but that creates even more headache for me. I've got a Mac Pro, which is my system, but also the primary "home media center" for the family household. So I want iTunes, movies, iPhoto, etc, always available. Setting up different "accounts" and users for everyone creates a nightmare to share and organize the "public" apps and files. I also don't want to "password" protect the account and system, as that still limits the access to "public" apps. And having a separate account for me, still means I have the headache of synching these "public apps" to my account.
This would all be much simpler if I could have Mail require a password upon opening. I do still want my email private. I don't think this is such an extravagant use case...seems like a lot of folks are looking for something similar. It's the only thing I'm missing from Windows XP.
So has anyone sorted a means of doing this?
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Feb 11, 2009
I recently synced my hotmail to my mac mail, which is all great apart from one thing. My macbook is shared with my housemates and anyone of them can boot up mail and read all my emails etc. Is there a way of password protecting the app on startup?
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Jun 15, 2009
I am just curious but is there a way to Password Protect an entire External HD. Like once you hook it into your computer via USB or Firewire it then asks for a password to gain access to the drive.
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Jul 3, 2009
any other recommendations?
it's a shame that zagg doesn't make one.
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Aug 11, 2009
Bit new to mac os x as i only picked up my first mac on saturday. Must say im extremely impressed with it so far.
1.) Can i stop spotlight searching certain folders?
2.) Can i password project certain folders or make them inaccessible to certain users? Im from a ux background so i presume i could just 700 the folder(s)?
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Sep 28, 2009
im new to Mac and stick in a problem that cant solve it,and i need consulti work for a company that try to create a package that consist most popular Mac Application such as ILife,IWork,etc.This package is for Internal use and must have security layers on it that protect the DVD's from copying,Imaging and some thing like this.i want to do it by software and software locks but i dont know what can i do coz i dont know how to do it in Mac.
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Jan 10, 2010
I've been searching here and on google to no avail. Here's my dilemma:
I'm a teacher. I use OS X at home and Win XP at work. I have a USB drive that contains all my materials. I want to password protect it, so that if i forget it somewhere, students will not be able to see final exams/tests etc. I am not an admin at work and the IT dept will not install any programs on my work PC. I want to be able to access these files at home also.
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Feb 4, 2010
Basically I use an external drive for my time machine backups, the problem is that the backups aren't password protected so anyone with physical possession of the external drive can get at my data.
Is there a way to PW protect the external backups?
Assuming I can... consider that if my mac ever crashed and my data was lost, could I still use my PW protected backups to restore? Or put on a new machine?
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Mar 12, 2010
Anyone know how to password protect rar files in mac os x? which software should I use?
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May 6, 2010
I am trying to password protect a folder. I have read the previous threads and stuff and I got the encrypted disk image, and now I have the .dmg file on my desktop and the disk.
From here how do I password protect the folder that I want to password protect?
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Jul 7, 2010
I'm looking for something that will protect my MB from scratches but will not hide the aluminum look.
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Jul 27, 2010
have a folder that I would like to password protect. Is this possible with Snow Leopard? If not, is there a third party app that would do this??
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