There
are currently more than 100 million users of Max OS X in the entire
world, the numbers would continue to grow as well as the malware
continues to grow. Until
now, Mac OS X malware, including Trojans such as Mac OS X version
DNSChanger and attacks against the Mac OS X exploded in 2011.
Even in September 2011, the first version of Mac OS X Trojan Flashback appears and extends until March 2012. Therefore Kasperky Lab, as one of the antivirus companies provide protection against IT threats. Costin Raiu from Kaspersky Lab Expert provides 10 tips to improve the security of Mac. Here are five of ten tips:
1. Make a non-admin account for daily activities: Accounts in Mac OS X deafult you are a user administrator and malware writers can take advantage of it to infect a computer.So for daily activities, it is recommended to create a non-admin account and log in using an administrator account if there is any need. To create the account, go to the option 'Accounts' in 'System Preferences' and then make a non-administrator account for activities such as email and browsing.This helps to limit the damage from zero-day threats and drive-by malware attacks.
2. Use a browser to the sandbox and have a solid track record in improving the safety issue in the prompt manner: Google Chrome browser is recommended for various reasons, one because it is more frequently updated than Apple's Safari.In addition to the sandbox, Chrome comes with a sandbox version of Flash Player that provides a significant barrier to malicious websites. The browser also has a stable update mechanism and eliminates the fragility of the security barrier.
3. Remove the embryo alone Flash Player: Adobe's Flash Player often if the target of hackers to take over your computer. The old version of Flash Player is at risk when browsing the internet.To remove Flash, you can use the two options provided by Adobe, to version 10.4 - 10.5 and 10.6 as well as others.
4. Fix a problem in Java: As with Flash Player, Java is also a traget the hackers to embed malware in the device. For that Kaspersky recommend to remove it from your computer.Unfortunately, Apple does not allow Oracle to improve Java for Mac directly. They do it themselves, usually within a few months later. This membuar windows of exposure to the Mac takes longer than PC users.If you need Java for some applications, it is important to disable Java in Safari and other browsers. For Safari, go to Preferences and then Web Content to Security and uncheck the 'Enable Java'.
5. Run 'Software Update' and add it directly on the device if updaye already available: Lately a lot of attacks on Mac OS X to take advantage of older software or not updated. Usually, Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader / Acrobat and Java Oracle, but many other applications that can be misused. Whenever you look at Apple's 'Software Update', make sure to repair and reboot the device if necessary.
6. Use a password management for phishing attacks rise: The good news is, unlike a Windows, Mac have management Sansi words that have been installed in the system 'Keychain'.Should create a unique and powerful phrase for the source and save it in the keychain instead of having to remember passwords that are easier. When criminals invade cyberspace, they will use the same password on all your accounts, like Gmail and Facebook.Therefore, by having a password that was suggested to create a more robust online security.
7. Do not enable IPv6, AirPort and Bluetoot if it is not necessary: Turn off the connection when not in use because all three of these things could be a loophole for hackers to attack.
8. Turn on full disk encryption (Mac OS X 10.7 +): In Mac OS X Lion, Apple update encyption solution (FileVault) and adds full disk encyption sbeutan known as 'FileVault 2'. This gives the advantage to the security for the whole disk as compared with the home folder and can be very useful if the laptop is stolen.
9. Update Adobe Reader to version 10 or later: Adobe Reader into a target the target of cyber criminals on a Windows platform and is entered in the highest rank among the world So make sure you get the latest version by downloading the Adobe pages but unfortunately many of the old version is still available for download and is very confusing.
10. Attach a good security solution: Mac is not infected with the virus has become a common theme heard from advertising in 2006 to describe the PC 'sick' and Mac 'healthy'. Six years passed and the situation changed dramatically.
In 2011, cyber criminals began to push fake antivirus DNSChangers and Mac users with an aggressive way. Like the Trojan Flashback to 2011 and appear to make major breakthrough in March 2012 that infects half a million computers around the world.
Current security solutions are very important for Mac users. You can download and try Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac. For users of Mac OS X, options such as Little Snitch can be used to determine when the program appears to be used when an internet connection and give you the option to allow or deny connections.
Even in September 2011, the first version of Mac OS X Trojan Flashback appears and extends until March 2012. Therefore Kasperky Lab, as one of the antivirus companies provide protection against IT threats. Costin Raiu from Kaspersky Lab Expert provides 10 tips to improve the security of Mac. Here are five of ten tips:
1. Make a non-admin account for daily activities: Accounts in Mac OS X deafult you are a user administrator and malware writers can take advantage of it to infect a computer.So for daily activities, it is recommended to create a non-admin account and log in using an administrator account if there is any need. To create the account, go to the option 'Accounts' in 'System Preferences' and then make a non-administrator account for activities such as email and browsing.This helps to limit the damage from zero-day threats and drive-by malware attacks.
2. Use a browser to the sandbox and have a solid track record in improving the safety issue in the prompt manner: Google Chrome browser is recommended for various reasons, one because it is more frequently updated than Apple's Safari.In addition to the sandbox, Chrome comes with a sandbox version of Flash Player that provides a significant barrier to malicious websites. The browser also has a stable update mechanism and eliminates the fragility of the security barrier.
3. Remove the embryo alone Flash Player: Adobe's Flash Player often if the target of hackers to take over your computer. The old version of Flash Player is at risk when browsing the internet.To remove Flash, you can use the two options provided by Adobe, to version 10.4 - 10.5 and 10.6 as well as others.
4. Fix a problem in Java: As with Flash Player, Java is also a traget the hackers to embed malware in the device. For that Kaspersky recommend to remove it from your computer.Unfortunately, Apple does not allow Oracle to improve Java for Mac directly. They do it themselves, usually within a few months later. This membuar windows of exposure to the Mac takes longer than PC users.If you need Java for some applications, it is important to disable Java in Safari and other browsers. For Safari, go to Preferences and then Web Content to Security and uncheck the 'Enable Java'.
5. Run 'Software Update' and add it directly on the device if updaye already available: Lately a lot of attacks on Mac OS X to take advantage of older software or not updated. Usually, Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader / Acrobat and Java Oracle, but many other applications that can be misused. Whenever you look at Apple's 'Software Update', make sure to repair and reboot the device if necessary.
6. Use a password management for phishing attacks rise: The good news is, unlike a Windows, Mac have management Sansi words that have been installed in the system 'Keychain'.Should create a unique and powerful phrase for the source and save it in the keychain instead of having to remember passwords that are easier. When criminals invade cyberspace, they will use the same password on all your accounts, like Gmail and Facebook.Therefore, by having a password that was suggested to create a more robust online security.
7. Do not enable IPv6, AirPort and Bluetoot if it is not necessary: Turn off the connection when not in use because all three of these things could be a loophole for hackers to attack.
8. Turn on full disk encryption (Mac OS X 10.7 +): In Mac OS X Lion, Apple update encyption solution (FileVault) and adds full disk encyption sbeutan known as 'FileVault 2'. This gives the advantage to the security for the whole disk as compared with the home folder and can be very useful if the laptop is stolen.
9. Update Adobe Reader to version 10 or later: Adobe Reader into a target the target of cyber criminals on a Windows platform and is entered in the highest rank among the world So make sure you get the latest version by downloading the Adobe pages but unfortunately many of the old version is still available for download and is very confusing.
10. Attach a good security solution: Mac is not infected with the virus has become a common theme heard from advertising in 2006 to describe the PC 'sick' and Mac 'healthy'. Six years passed and the situation changed dramatically.
In 2011, cyber criminals began to push fake antivirus DNSChangers and Mac users with an aggressive way. Like the Trojan Flashback to 2011 and appear to make major breakthrough in March 2012 that infects half a million computers around the world.
Current security solutions are very important for Mac users. You can download and try Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Mac. For users of Mac OS X, options such as Little Snitch can be used to determine when the program appears to be used when an internet connection and give you the option to allow or deny connections.