mac os x security
Appletell reviews Rohos Logon Key for Mac OS X
Rohos Logon Key allows you to turn any USB drive into a security key for your Mac. Using either the USB port, Bluetooth, Yubikey, or Touchatag, you can make sure your Mac is secured on a hardware level instead of just with a password. In fact, this application allows for two part security by allowing you to also add a PIN to the USB keys you create, meaning the user must have both your hardware key and software identification number.
Apple encourages antivirus applications for your Mac
If you ask a worker at the Apple Store about antivirus software for the Mac, you may hear that you don’t need it at all because, “Macs don’t get viruses.” However, this information may no longer hold true. At least Apple itself doesn’t think so. According to a recently published knowledge base article from Apple, more »
Trojan on the loose for Mac OS X, still isn’t practical
Security firm and software creator Intego has announced this week that a new trojan for the Mac is on the loose and is known as RSPlug.D, a different form of the RSPlug.A trojan. How does it work? First, you must go to a malicious website, particularily some porn sites. Then, when the “Video ActiveX Object more »
If you love security and Leopard, you’ll love this
Hot on the tail of a recent Leopard point upgrade (10.5.3), Apple has come out with a rather large Security Configuration PDF (3.4MB PDF) for Mac OS X Leopard. Coming in at 13 chapters and 240 pages of security packed information, this is great for both IT people and everyday users who want to learn more »















