[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"nav-categories":3,"article-top-5-security-tips-every-mac-user-should-know":70},{"data":4},[5,37,57,64],{"name":6,"slug":7,"categories":8},"Productivity","productivity",[9,13,17,21,25,29,33],{"id":10,"title":11,"slug":12},17,"Branding","branding",{"id":14,"title":15,"slug":16},19,"Marketing","marketing",{"id":18,"title":19,"slug":20},20,"Work","work",{"id":22,"title":23,"slug":24},34,"Community","community",{"id":26,"title":27,"slug":28},21,"For newbies","for-newbies",{"id":30,"title":31,"slug":32},24,"Investment","investment",{"id":34,"title":35,"slug":36},22,"Finance","finance",{"name":38,"slug":39,"categories":40},"Tech","tech",[41,45,49,53],{"id":42,"title":43,"slug":44},28,"Technology","technology",{"id":46,"title":47,"slug":48},32,"Artificial Intelligence","artificial-intelligence",{"id":50,"title":51,"slug":52},26,"Security and protection","security-and-protection",{"id":54,"title":55,"slug":56},31,"YouTube Blog","youtube-blog",{"name":58,"slug":59,"categories":60},"News","news",[61],{"id":62,"title":58,"slug":63},18,"quasanews",{"name":65,"slug":66,"categories":67},"Business","business",[68],{"id":69,"title":65,"slug":66},16,{"post":71,"published_news":97,"popular_news":165,"categories":234},{"title":72,"description":73,"meta_title":72,"meta_description":73,"meta_keywords":74,"text":75,"slug":76,"created_at":77,"publish_at":78,"formatted_created_at":79,"category_id":50,"links":80,"view_type":85,"video_url":86,"views":87,"likes":88,"lang":89,"comments_count":90,"category":91},"Top 5 Security Tips Every Mac User Should Know","Macs have a longstanding reputation of being “impossible to infect” with malware, ransomware, and other viruses.","Security Tips Every Mac User Should Know","\u003Cp>Hello!\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/aaaaaaaaa-1.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Top 5 Security Tips Every Mac User Should Know\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"133\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/aaaaaaaaa-1.jpeg\" width=\"300\" />\u003C/picture>Macs have a longstanding reputation of being “impossible to infect” with malware, ransomware, and other viruses. While it’s true that iOS is one of the most secure operating systems available today, Macs are not invulnerable to cyber-attacks. As the number of Mac users grows, so does the frequency of attacks against it. A main motivating factor for this is that Mac owners are generally among the wealthier part of the population, making the value and quality of the data on the devices higher. Many banks and other profitable businesses have consolidated around the Mac as well, making them particularly tempting targets.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>The vast majority of Mac attacks consist of malware and adware, both of which can enter the system solely due to user error. They’ve downloaded via torrent file-sharing sites, distributed through pirated versions of apps, or downloaded through open-source apps, malicious Word documents, or legitimate apps that have been subverted. So, how do you ensure that you won’t be tricked into installing malware or leaving a backdoor open for attackers? Here are the top five ways to keep your Mac secure.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>5 Ways to Secure a Mac Device\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/aaaaaaaaa-10.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Top 5 Security Tips Every Mac User Should Know\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"183\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/aaaaaaaaa-10.jpeg\" width=\"275\" />\u003C/picture>Although you may feel that your Mac is pretty secure all on its own, there are precautionary measures that you can take to ensure that it’s completely protected. Here are five of the best ways to secure a Mac device.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Enable FileVault\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>FileVault is Apple’s built-in full-disk encryption tool. Enabling this security feature locks and encrypts the entire hard drive whenever you shut the Mac down. The contents can only be unlocked when an authorized user logs in, which helps ensure that if the computer is stolen the thieves won’t be able to get access to your private data.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Use an Authenticator App\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/aaaaaaaaa-11.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Top 5 Security Tips Every Mac User Should Know\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"183\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/aaaaaaaaa-11.jpeg\" width=\"275\" />\u003C/picture>Installing a trusted authenticator app enables two-factor authentication for your Mac device. Whenever you sign in, you’ll also have to give a verification code that’s generated with the app, helping to ensure that even if someone gets your password, they won’t be able to log in without the verification code.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Install a VPN\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>Regardless of what type of device you use to browse the internet, it’s always the safest bet to browse while using a VPN. In addition to keeping your device safe from malware threats, a Mac VPN will help keep your personal data and other private information protected from your ISP, third parties, and network administrators. To know other important VPN benefits, check the review portal \u003Cstrong>Top50vpn.com\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Use Two-Way Firewall Protection\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/aaaaaaaaa-2.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Top 5 Security Tips Every Mac User Should Know\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"176\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/aaaaaaaaa-2.jpeg\" width=\"286\" />\u003C/picture>Apple uses a built-in firewall that offers inbound network protection, but to get the most \u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/why-cybersecurity-is-a-necessity-in-the-digital-age\">security\u003C/a> you should use a firewall that offers outbound protection as well.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>There may be unknown malware on your computer in a piece of software that tries to connect to the internet without you knowing.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Outbound firewall protection will alert you in such cases, preventing malicious programs from connecting to the internet.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Also read:\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cul>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/the-importance-of-defining-product-requirements-for-medical-devices\">The Importance of Defining Product Requirements for Medical Devices\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/unlocking-seo-success\">Unlocking SEO Success\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\t\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/what-is-the-product-information-management-works\">What Is The Product Information Management Works?\u003C/a>\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Disable Spotlight Suggestions\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\n\n\u003Cp>Spotlight Suggestions may seem convenient and harmless, but the program can actually leak your private information to Apple, which may then be shared with third-party providers. If you value your privacy, you should disable Spotlight Suggestions, both on the computer settings and in Safari browser settings.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cpicture class=\"image-align-left\">\u003Csource srcset=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/aaaaaaaaa-4.webp\" type=\"image/webp\">\u003Cimg alt=\"Top 5 Security Tips Every Mac User Should Know\" class=\"image-align-left\" height=\"112\" src=\"https://cdn.quasa.io/photos/18/aaaaaaaaa-4.jpeg\" width=\"200\" />\u003C/picture>In this technologically advanced digital age, it’s important to remember that even the most secure devices on the market are not completely invulnerable to \u003Ca href=\"https://quasa.io/media/a-look-into-recent-cyber-attacks-and-the-lessons-we-learned\">cyber-attacks\u003C/a>. Follow the tips above to ensure that your Mac enjoys the best protection.\u003C/p>\n\n\u003Cp>Thank you!\u003Cbr />\nJoin us on social media!\u003Cbr />\nSee you!\u003C/p>","top-5-security-tips-every-mac-user-should-know","2023-06-05T08:52:58.000000Z","2023-06-05T10:30:00.000000Z","05.06.2023",{"image":81,"image_webp":82,"thumb":83,"thumb_webp":84},"https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/BxUfTcrQYkgOeJGLAm6BlyAJwTpHL9gVlaWXj6LK.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/images/news/BxUfTcrQYkgOeJGLAm6BlyAJwTpHL9gVlaWXj6LK.webp","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/BxUfTcrQYkgOeJGLAm6BlyAJwTpHL9gVlaWXj6LK.jpg","https://cdn.quasa.io/thumbs/news-thumb/images/news/BxUfTcrQYkgOeJGLAm6BlyAJwTpHL9gVlaWXj6LK.webp","large",null,1276,1,"en",0,{"id":50,"title":51,"slug":52,"meta_title":92,"meta_description":93,"meta_keywords":94,"deleted_at":86,"created_at":95,"updated_at":96,"lang":89},"Quasa media blog on growth hacking in Security and Protection","Trends and forecasts. 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