Protection
- Thread starter zoranb
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1. Firewall. Go to System Preferences, and use the searchbox, and configure only the services you need on.
2. Little Snitch http://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html
3. In general, avoid programs that come with installer.
2. Little Snitch http://www.obdev.at/products/littlesnitch/index.html
3. In general, avoid programs that come with installer.
For firewall, it's like .. a wall. You have limited openings. There is some traffic, so you need to get in and out, or just in or just out of some doors, and maybe need to use a window and let the dog out from dog door. So you define that 'this door will allow this and this person in and no one out' and so on. And for some door you need the key (which could be e.g. a kerberos ticket from the server in the real life).
If you don't know why you would need to have anyone get in and out from some door, then you want the door probably closed.
So if you aren't sure what let's say 'remote login' is then you don't need it. Keep it off until you know what it is, and why you need it. If in doubt, off is good for services in firewall.
2. It isn't that hard to use. But for average use, not much of a difference. It mostly prevents applications from connecting to random places in the internet, and from calling home etc. If you only use applications that are known good (so that have been around for a longer time, not from new or shady companies, and that have good reviews in versiontracker.com and no complaints e.g. here) you are most likely safe.
As having to use many Windows applications at work - I don't feel safe using any of Windows application unless I get a reference that something of some company is good (even if it was from the known big companies like Adobe or Google).
If you don't know why you would need to have anyone get in and out from some door, then you want the door probably closed.
So if you aren't sure what let's say 'remote login' is then you don't need it. Keep it off until you know what it is, and why you need it. If in doubt, off is good for services in firewall.
2. It isn't that hard to use. But for average use, not much of a difference. It mostly prevents applications from connecting to random places in the internet, and from calling home etc. If you only use applications that are known good (so that have been around for a longer time, not from new or shady companies, and that have good reviews in versiontracker.com and no complaints e.g. here) you are most likely safe.
As having to use many Windows applications at work - I don't feel safe using any of Windows application unless I get a reference that something of some company is good (even if it was from the known big companies like Adobe or Google).
Satcomer
In Geostationary Orbit
Well if you really want to be secured then you have to MANY steps!!!
1. Open System Preferences->Network. When Network opens up select the "Advanced" button. When the pop-down comes down you set the wireless to require an Admin password to change or add and wireless network.
2. Set up to use OpenDNS and open a free account. There you can always control your own DNS and they have excellent blocking sections you can set up for FREE.
I use it to block known Phishing sites, along with others. OpenDNS is an easy way to be safe for ANY computer.
3. Download either the free programs NoobProof or WaterRoof (advanced firewall that is WAY over the head for most users) to control the built in Unix firewall.
4. Use the standard Admin account and go to System Preferences (in the Dock)->Accounts and create a Standard Account to use everyday. This way you would need an Admin account password for ANYTHING to install on the account.
1. Open System Preferences->Network. When Network opens up select the "Advanced" button. When the pop-down comes down you set the wireless to require an Admin password to change or add and wireless network.
2. Set up to use OpenDNS and open a free account. There you can always control your own DNS and they have excellent blocking sections you can set up for FREE.
I use it to block known Phishing sites, along with others. OpenDNS is an easy way to be safe for ANY computer.
3. Download either the free programs NoobProof or WaterRoof (advanced firewall that is WAY over the head for most users) to control the built in Unix firewall.
4. Use the standard Admin account and go to System Preferences (in the Dock)->Accounts and create a Standard Account to use everyday. This way you would need an Admin account password for ANYTHING to install on the account.
guys thanx for the help but im an average user, i know what apps i have installed (nothing from unknown companies) so what i mostly would want to setup, would be to be safe when entering networks like the libraries network (that i use mostly for internet access) or a hotels network also for same reason!
Given this info, is there something to do in such situations or shouldn't i worry and just leave things as is?
Given this info, is there something to do in such situations or shouldn't i worry and just leave things as is?