Chapter 14. Keeping Your iMac and Your Data Safe
When you share files with others or connect your iMac to the Internet or a network, you expose it to threats. To keep your iMac and your data safe, you must understand these threats, install and use antivirus software, turn off automatic login, and set up the Mac OS X firewall.
Understanding Threats to Your iMac and Your Data 312
Install Antivirus Software 314
Scan Your iMac for Viruses 316
Turn Off Automatic Login 318
Increase the Security of the Mac OS X Firewall 320
Recognize and Avoid Phishing Attacks 322
Understanding Threats to Your iMac and Your Data
To keep your iMac and your data safe, you should ...
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