While virus outbreaks on Macs are very rare you could still be targeted—here’s what you should do to stay safe.
One of the best things about owning a Mac is the fact that you are less likely to be a victim of malware than with a Windows PC. However, macOS isn’t foolproof and you shouldn’t be too lax about protecting your investment. Here are our tips for keeping your Mac safe from day one:
1. Choose a strong login password
The first thing you should do with your Mac is set up a good password. You might think that there is no need to password-protect your Mac if you’re only going to be using it at home, but there are various reasons why you need this layer of protection.
For one thing, without a password on your Mac, nothing on your Mac is secure and someone could gain access to your email, photos, and more. macOS has a number of security features that keeps your data safe, but if someone gets past your login screen, they can still gain access to sensitive information.
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