1. 5 Mac
Security Tips
You Cant Live
Without
SafeSpaceOnline
LOGO
2. So, youve bought a new Macintosh, and now you may
be wondering how to make it safer. There are several
things that you can do which will protect your Mac from
viruses and hackers. Macs are already very difficult to
hack, but dont let that fact allow you to become lenient
with your security.
SafeSpaceOnline
3. 1. Download all of the software updates available. This
seems like a no-brainer, but some Mac users forget to
download the newest updates. You can even set your
computer to automatically download new updates.
However, some dial-up users encounter trouble when
trying to downloaded updates. If you are a dial-up user,
the best suggestion is to leave your Mac on overnight
and let it download. Apple releases many programs that
fix bugs in iLife applications, and in Mac OS X. Probably
the most important of these updates are the security
updates. Apple periodically offers security updates for its
operating systems (Panther and Tiger).
SafeSpaceOnline
4. 2. Be careful what you download. Some people use P2P
downloads for Macintosh (I.E. Poisoned). Be careful when
downloading using a P2P because you do not know where the
music or file is coming from. Some P2P users specifically make
corrupted files to send via music downloading programs.
Generally, it is a good idea to stick to iTunes, because those
files are ACC Protected and offered through Apple so they
certainly wont have viruses.
SafeSpaceOnline
5. 3. Choose the best and safest Internet Browser. Safari comes
standard on all new Macs as part of iLife. However, some
people do not enjoy Safari as much as others. Some say that
Safari is not as safe from hackers as other browsers. Safari
can also be a problem if you are going to a web page that
requires a version of Internet Explorer or Netscape to view it.
You can download Internet Explorer and Netscape for Mac, but
again, some believe that these browsers are not as safe from
hackers. Many people believe that Mozilla Firefox (my personal
favorite) is the safest browser to use because of its
customizable features. Firefox is available for downloading on
the Macintosh.
SafeSpaceOnline
6. 4. Don't be afraid to buy anti-virus software. If you have
to download files from the internet as part of a job or
hobby, then it is probably a good idea to have some sort
of anti-virus software on your Macintosh. Apple provides
a wide-variety of anti-virus software that is constantly
updated.
SafeSpaceOnline
7. 5. Finally, keep an eye on those e-mail attachments and
instant messages. Some hackers have programmed
viruses to IM you from one of your friends screen
names. Don't click on any link without knowing what it
is first. Most e-mail providers use virus scans
automatically, but you should always be extra careful
when downloading an attachment. If it is from someone
you do not know, don't trust it.
Apple computers are very safe from hackers, but they
can always be improved. Keeping a computer safe, and
running well requires a great amount of time and
energy. Just remember that if your computer is safe,
your Apple experience will be much more rewarding.
By: Paulo Fretowski
SafeSpaceOnline
