Morning, Keyloggers cannot be installed on machine without local access within OS X.
Simple thing like specifying a Keychains password instead of using login password. Preferences security require admin authorisation to change with lock icon. Sharing uncheck Remote Login and management. These are extra passes that are required if implemented, but can become annoying in the daily grind of computing. Change passwords regularly, and with stronger variants. Utilise Keychains for this, as it is more than capable especially when adhering above criteria. Sites that are extremely important keychains can be controlled in many different ways. Safari has some issues with cookies, but not what you are specifying. Fixed I do believe in last Security Patch? But Google Chrome could be an alternative, as is Firefox. Each with own issues and advantages. Final solution remove network cable and disconnect WiFi access, but where is the fun in that. Surfing the internet; I find using PayPal account via a Credit card offers security and refunds when things get compromised. Yes, PayPal has some interesting track records, but it has refunded all queries I have ever put forward to it, and ones that have exceeded there timeframe VISA has reimbursed on these. Keep records of all transactions, they will be required. Yes it would be great if such measures are not required or we could say it is totally secure. But it never will and there is always someone, somewhere willing to exploit the system for gain. All one can do is be diligent, put measures in place. Read and question, "if too good to be true, then why am I?" Cheers! `RobD... On 18Feb2012, at 12:42 pm, Ronda Brown wrote: > Hi Ruben, > > Are you using a Wireless Network with WPA2 Security? > A lot of WoW accounts have been hacked in the past from people using Open > Wi-Fi Networks. > > Check your System Preferences > Security - General that you have selected > “Automatically update safe downloads list”. > Checking this box in the Security system preferences will keep Apple's > XProtect system up-to-date. > > I would also suggest you change your email password, specifically the email > that you use to log in to your Battle.net account and the game itself. > > It is technically possible for a malicious keylogger to be developed and > distributed via a Trojan horse package. As with other malware in OS X, the > risk of this is so far very low and there are no known instances of this type > of threat. The keyloggers out there are legitimate tools, and while they > technically could be used to exploit systems (similar to how any security > camera could be used to spy on people), so far none have been distributed > specifically as malware for OS X systems. > > OS X does a good job of preventing unauthorized applications from running, > which is why there is currently no known virus or worm (self-propagating) > malware for OS X. Apple also has implemented a rudimentary malware scanner in > OS X, XProtect, which it updates to detect known malware like MacDefender and > supposedly any keylogging malware should it surface in the future. > > > What Do I Do If My World of Warcraft Account Gets Hacked? > <http://www.ehow.com/info_8688933_do-warcraft-account-gets-hacked.html#ixzz1mhjpuzM0> > > <http://antivirus.about.com/b/2010/06/22/wow-real-id-a-really-bad-idea.htm> > > <http://us.battle.net/support/en/article/account-compromise-what-to-do> > > > Cheers, > Ronni > > 17" MacBook Pro 2.3GHz Quad-Core i7 “Thunderbolt" > 2.3GHz / 8GB / 750GB @ 7200rpm HD > > OS X 10.7.3 Lion > Windows 7 Ultimate (under sufferance) > > On 18/02/2012, at 11:30 AM, Dark1 wrote: > >> Just yesterday my WoW account was hacked. This isn't really something that >> bothers me since I haven't played in ages but I am concerned about how it >> was hacked because I want to know if my bank account might be at risk from >> online shopping/banking. >> >> I consider myself to be reasonably tech savvy and also cautious when it >> comes to my computer's security. I run Windows 7 as well as Lion but I >> never ever do any shopping/banking/email on Windows and I always avoid the >> pshing sites and baited emails. The only thing I can think of that I've >> done that might of exposed my account details is logging onto Starcraft 2 >> about a week ago (the account is linked to WoW) and also the possibility >> that something took my details when I was auto-logged into a forum with >> cookies. >> >> To my knowledge this kind of security threat isn't really present on the mac >> yet. Am I wrong? >> >> Regards >> Ruben >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Settings & Unsubscribe - > <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Settings & Unsubscribe - <http://lists.wamug.org.au/listinfo/wamug.org.au-wamug>
