Do i need additional security ie kaspersky

do i need additional security and virus checker such as kaspersky

Do you let untrusted applications install and run? Are you unfamiliar with the Mac OS, to a point where malware that is masquerading as Mac Security would convince you to let it install?
If you answered "No" to both questions, you probably do not need any addtional security than that which is provided with the Mac OS.
EDIT: This was a reply to the OP, and not to a later post. My apologies.
Message was edited by: SP Forsythe

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Do I need additional security on my Macs above what comes out of the box?

I keep hearing conflicting reports on security issues for Macs. May I ask if I need extra security measures? And if so, which do you advise? I keep getting quarantine reports when I mail my college's network claiming my mail contains spam, I don't believe it does. Do any other students who use Macs to access NOVELL or any college network have this problem. I cannot E-mail documents to my school's account because they quarantine it.

Macs typically don't need any additional security except perhaps a hardware router to intercept ping attacks. If they quarantine your e-mail it probably is because some spammer got ahold of your e-mail and is spoofing your e-mail when they are sending spam. This is a real problem. To avoid getting on the spammer lists:
1. Never publish your e-mail address in its entirety with the @ symbol anywhere except when e-mailing friends and relatives. Posting to bulletin boards be sure your real address is not in the clear.
2. Never subscribe to online purchases mailing lists unless they have a secure server and a good privacy policy.
3. If your friends send you a mass e-mail with your address and everyone else's address visible in the header, ask them to use BCC in their mass e-mails. You never know if your address could get pilfered by another machine's virus and sent off to a spammer. Even Mac OS X has built-in BCC support and if you need to know how to enable it, we'd be glad to help you.
On the security side of things, don't use P2P software. If you want to get downloaded software, get it from reliable sites such as Macupdate, Versiontracker, Download.com that use web browser downloads. Macs typically are quite secure, though occasionally there have been exploits found, which no one has really been able to take advantage of because of the overall security. P2P software though can be a real weak point on any machine. You also don't know if the software you get on P2P is beta or actual release version and using it, you waste the bandwidth of the server you are going through which can add to possible quarantine policies.

Need additional security for schema data

Hi All,
I am using Oracle Database 11g Enterprise Edition Release 11.2.0.1.0.
Our client want to secure there data at schema level.
Suppose even though i logging to schema by providing the userid and password the data should not be visible until i provide with some more verification like one more password or something like this.
Please if anybody have idea of such scenario please share with me.
Thanks
Jamsher

That kind of security needs to be implemented on the application level. If the client logs on from the command line tools like sql*plus, there is nothing like a dual log-in which is going to be there . Yes, you can use FGAC to restrict the data based on some business rules if you want but whether that's what your client needs, you need to clarify .
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HT1725 When I type in my apple ID to download a song it says it needs additional info for security, and then it asks me two questions that I don't know the answers to. What do I do?

When I type in my apple ID password to download a song it says it needs additional information so I clicked ok. And then it asked me two security questions that I don't remember the answers to. What do I do? I'm so frustrated

Forgotten Security Questions/Answers
You need to contact Apple by:
1 - Use the Express lane and start here:
https://expresslane.apple.com
then click More Products and Services>Apple ID>Other Apple ID Topics>Forgotten Apple ID security questions.
or
Apple - Support -form iTunes Store - Contact Us
2 - Call Apple in your country by getting the number from here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
or
Apple ID: Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security
3 - Use your rescue email address if you set one up
Rescue email address and how to reset Apple ID security questions
For general information see:
Apple ID: All about Apple ID security questions

Can't Purchase anything in App Store, Additional Security Information Needed

I am trying to make a purchase from the App Store in Snow Leopard 10.6.8, but can't make any purchases. When I try to purchase, I get the message, "Additional security information is needed. To use this Apple ID you must first login to the my info web page then provide additional security information." But when I click on Update Security Info, it brings me to a page at https://myinfo.apple.com/ but the page will not load, and it says that Safari can't establish a secure connection to the server. I have also tried it in Firefox and it does not work there either.
I went to the Apple Store online, and updated my account info with the proper credit card and information, but it has not helped. What is going on here.
This is for my bosses account and not my account, and we need to purchase some software for this machine, but are completely unable.
Any help would be appreciated.

I'm having the same issue. We have recently signed up for the Volume Purchase Program. I created the Facilitator account, logged into the VPP site, then got a message that additional information was needed.
When I click the link to "Update Security Info", I get an error page on the browser...
I have tried the same process in Firefox and received a similar message...
I then proceeded to try the same thing on a Windows 7 computer with Internet Explorer, no good...
Next, I thought the problem might be related to my firewall, so, I attempted it on a computer OUTSIDE the firewall, no good.
Then, I tried it from home on my ipad, no good...
Anyone have any ideas?

Do i need to purchase additional security programs to repair and protect mac book pro?

I recently got a MacBook Pro and I am wondering if I need to add programs to scan for problems and repair the computer and to provide additional security against viruses. I installed a program called MacKeeper Pro and it scanned the computer and said I had over a thousand issues and is at critical level. To fix it I have to activate the program and pay $38. I'll do it if I need to but I don't want to get scammed. Any advice would be great! Thanks

Do you need special software?
To repair your macbook: No. OS X has all of that taken care of.
To Diagnose problems: There is no program (aside from apple certified and heavily guarded software) that will diagnose every problem with your mac. Most programs are simply diagnostic programs aimed at one specific part of your macbook, e.g. the battery, or the wifi antena, or SMC hardware.
To protect your machine from viruses: Still no. Macintosh viruses are in most cases rare. The last wide-spread mac virus I can think of took place a few years back, and exploited a loophole in the way java was designed at the time. At the same time, virus scanners often slow down machines, causing a drop in performace since the computer is cosntantly monitoring and scanning files. In the end, virus scanners for MAC OS X have too many consequences, and not enough pay back to be worth it.
On a different note, I have often noticed that some virus programs will produce an advertisment in the form of a "demo." The demo program scans your computer, says you have thousands of errors and critical issues, and says you have to pay to fix them. If you buy them, they typically turn out to be a scam, or immediatly turn around, ACTUALLY SCAN THE COMPUTER, and find zero threats. Dont always concern yourself with what advertisment software says about the state of your machine.

TS1687 I am trying to get a paid app for the first time but it tells me I need to enter additional security infirmation. I enter the 3 secret questions etc then click done but nothing happens.

Hi guys I've just got my first iTunes card and am trying to get a paid app but after I enter the password it says that I have to enter additional security information do I entered my 3 secret questions and answers, my rescue email and birth year then I click done but nothing happens. Can anyone help?

Hi massmercury,
I want to apologize for your experience here with the service center. I am moving forward to have your case escalated for further review. Please see my private message. I will be your point of contact until our Customer Advocate team reaches out to you.
Best regards,
Bgriffin2
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TS2446 I can't remember the answers too the additional security questions on my account

How do I find the answers to the additional security questions I have never had to use them and now have forgotten them so need to change them to more memorable ones

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Start here (change country if necessary) and navigate to 'Password and Security', reset your security questions using the link provided, you will receive an email to your rescue address, use the link in the email and reset your security questions.
If that doesn't help, you don't receive a reset email or you don't have a rescue address, you should contact AppleCare who will initially try to assist you with a reset email or if unsuccessful will pass you to the security team to reset your security questions for you.
If you are in a region that doesn't have international telephone support try contacting Apple through iTunes Store Support.

Need RICEF Security specfifications for Interfaces and Conversions

Hi All,
I need RICEF security specfications for Interfaces and Conversions. Can anyone provide any input on this.
Regards
Plaban

Hi Plaban,
Thanks for the detailed explanation. As mentioned, as per my knowledge there is no specific guideline/template that you may adapt while designing the security design for the Interfaces and Conversions.
However, the most common issues that occurs with IDOCs is with file interfaces are related to file permissions, file ownership and character conversions moving between platforms.
Ensure that the appropriate authorization (read/write and with filters) authorization is provided. Identify the various levels of authorizations required and implement the same.
Further, most issues with ALE interfaces are with RFC user ID permissions. Ensure that the appropriate and only the Required authorization is provided to these IDs. This way you can tighten the authorization to the specific level. You may need to completely test the functionality before implementing this.
It is always important to understand these limitations during the functional design. If any specific additional functionality is required, you may need to have a custom based solution.
Hope this answers your question!!
Warm Regards,
Raghu

This is my first mac laptop. Do I need internet security/virus protection? If so, what is recommended?

This is my first mac laptop. Do I need internet security/virus protection? If so, what is recommended?

Additional informaton about OS X security can be found in Thomas Reed's Mac Malware Guide.
In addition to what Bimmer 7 Series has suggested...
Keep Java (not JavaScript) disabled in all your browsers and if you have not installed it yet, don't do so unless you are told that you need it in order to run a critical application or visit a web-site that you must use.
You won't need your Firewall turned on as long as you are on a trusted network using a strong WPA2 password for WiFi, such as your home or workplace, but be sure to turn it on when you need to take your MBP to Starbucks or some other public hotspot.

Need Additional Software

When I receive some video files in my email and I go to play them, it says that I need additional software because Quicktime cannot play the attachment. I have included the actual "error" message.
The movie is not in a format that QuickTime Player understands.You may need to install additional software to open this type of file.
Not sure what else to install.

As you are running a very old version of OS 10.3 it is difficult to answer your question, simply because the various applications and add-ons you need may not work now with that old system.
With that proviso:
These are the downloads and the settings you need in order to view/hear/play pretty much everything that the net can throw at you: The setup described below has proved repeatedly successful on both PPC and Intel macs, but nothing in life carries a guarantee!
Download and install (or re-install even if you already had them) the latest versions, suitable for your flavor of Mac, of:
RealPlayer 11.1 for Mac from:
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/15540
Flip4Mac WMV Player from http://www.telestream.net/flip4mac-wmv/overview.htm (Windows Media Player for the Mac is no longer supported, even by Microsoft)
Perian from http://perian.org/
You should read this support page http://perian.org/#support in case you need to delete older codecs.
The latest version of Adobe FlashPlayer can be obtained from here:
http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1ProdVersion=ShockwaveFlash
(You can check here: http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/about/ to see which version you should install for your Mac and OS.
You should first uninstall any previous version of Flash Player, using the uninstaller from here (make sure you use the correct one!):
http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=tn_14157
and also that you follow the instructions closely, such as closing ALL applications first before installing. You must also carry out a permission repair after installing anything from Adobe.
You should also ensure that you have downloaded and installed the correct version for your Mac of Security Update 2009-001 (and for Tiger only, 2009-002 and 003). (N.B. Security Updates require both a restart and a permission repair.)
In Macintosh HD/Library/Quicktime/ delete any files relating to DivX (Perian already has them). However it should be noted that Perian is not an internet plugin and will not play DivX files imbedded on a website. For that you will need the DivX Player browser plugin available from http://www.divx.com/divx/mac/
Now go to Safari Preferences/Security, and tick the boxes under Web Content (all 4 of them) to enable Java.
Lastly open Audio Midi Setup (which you will find in the Utilities Folder of your Applications Folder) and click on Audio Devices. Make sure that both Audio Input and Audio Output, under Format, are set to 44100 Hz, and that you have selected 'Built in Audio'.
Important: Now repair permissions and restart.
You should also consider having the free VLC Player from http://www.videolan.org/ in your armory, as this plays almost anything that DVD Player might not.
There is an additional 'fix' you could try if you are having problems with Flash and Quicktime, depending on which type of Mac you have:
On Intel Macs, make sure that you are not running Safari in Rosetta. You can check this, and change it, in the Get Info window.
On PPC Macs, go to the Hard Disk/Library/Internet Plug-Ins folder, and drag the file 'QuickTime Plugin.webplugin' to the desktop. Quit and restart Safari. If things have improved you can trash that file. If they haven't put it back, as the lack of this plug-in can cause QT content in some widgets to cease functioning.
And there is an additional kid on the block: SilverLight. Microsoft has created their own version of what a replacement for Flash could be. You can read more about it here:
http://silverlight.net/
So, if you go to any sites that have been designed for this new Silverlight stuff, you can download the plug-in from here (but make certain that you are downloading SilverLight v.1.0 for OS X (10.4.8 upwards) if you are using a PPC Mac, but even this will not work with Safari 4. Version 2 only works with Intel Macs and does work with Safari 4:
http://silverlight.net/GetStarted/
Recommendation: Close all applications before installing any of the above, repair permissions, reboot, and repair permissions again.

5. We need additional time to process your transaction You should get an email from us by next business day. If you don't hear back from us, you can check your order status on your account page or call us at +1 800-585-0774. If you're not in North America

Step 5.
5. We need additional time to process your transaction You should get an email from us by next business day. If you don't hear back from us, you can check your order status on your account page or call us at +1 800-585-0774. If you're not in North America, you can look up a local number here. For now, check out all the great free features of Creative Cloud! Get started with trials
I keep getting this.
The Bank and Paypal states that Adobe needs to process my transaction twice.
I have no order number/ no status nor contact from Adobe. I called customer service and he transferred me to sales where the phone rang with no answer.

Since this is an open forum, not Adobe support... you need to contact Adobe staff to help
Adobe contact information - http://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html
-Select your product and what you need help with
-Click on the blue box "Still need help? Contact us"
-or by telephone http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/phone-support-orders.html

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