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What is macOS Sandboxing and Why Does It Exist?

February 18, 2019 by Alexander Fox Leave a Comment

Introduced in 2007 and required by 2012, sandboxing is a tool used by macOS to limit the damage that a hijacked app can do. Apple says, “While App Sandbox doesn’t prevent attacks against your app, it does minimize the harm a successful one can cause. macOS app sandboxing protects users by limiting how much trouble […]

Filed Under: Mac Tagged With: Mac security, macos, security

What Are Accessibility Permissions All About?

December 5, 2018 by Alexander Fox 1 Comment

Mac apps often request some kind of “permissions” during their installation. Since Apple expanded macOS Mojave’s Security and Privacy permissions, requests have only increased. If we could track the most frequently requested permission, it would have to be Accessibility access. The name of the permission seems to imply that the permission should be used for […]

Filed Under: Apple Inc, Mac Tagged With: Accessibility, Mac security, macos, permissions

7 Steps to Bolster Your MacBook’s Security

August 17, 2018 by Apple Gazette Leave a Comment

Have you ever heard the myth that says “Macs never get viruses”? I say it’s a myth because it’s been proven time and time again that Macs are just as susceptible to malware. In fact, Macs have already been proven to be susceptible to a plethora of cyber threats. Don’t believe me? Here’s a list […]

Filed Under: Mac Tagged With: Mac security, VPN

Dashlane Takes a Step Towards Full Protection With New Release

July 30, 2018 by Alexander Fox Leave a Comment

I was a dedicated Dashlane user for a while. It was the first password manager I seriously used, the increase in security was revelatory. With Dashlane, remembering passwords was a thing of the past. I could generate secure, unique passwords for every site I visited with no effort. My online security and my peace of […]

Filed Under: Apps, Mac Tagged With: Mac security, password managers, security

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