Internet Security / Password for Children

Hi, I'm considering upgrading my phone to the BlackBerry Curve 8900, and am concerned about my teenage son getting a hold of my device and Surfing the Internet with it.
I read the Blackberry on-line manual for this phone and apparently I can only lock the entire phone using or not using a password.
I can also lock the keyboard, but there is no mention of what I am interested in doing.
Does someone have any additional knowledge regarding this subject?
Also, could someone clarify which keys get locked ... the Letter Keys or the Number Keys ?
Thank you.

hello,
you can lock the device. Meaning no one can use it except if you know the password. Be aware that someone who would grab your device, and try to input a password, and do that 10 times, will erase everything that is on your device forever.
when you configure the device lock, the password can contain letters, symbols and numbers.
when you configure the device lock, you do allow people to call 911 with your device.
do you have more questions ?
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Conflict with Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 for MAC

I installed Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 for MAC.
Its Web anti-virus function does not work well. After enable for a while, it blocks all internet connection.
I tried many ways, included
- putting Safari, Itune, ...into KIS's Trust Zone application
- set Pravacy for KIS control OS X
but it seems no effect.
Is there someone getting the same issue with me?
Any solution?
Thanks.

Despite repeated attempts I was unable to install Kaspersky's latest software on a new copy of Mavericks shortly after its release.
Its installer failed:
Kaspersky's product may have been updated in the last couple of weeks, but given that developers have had many months to prepare for Mavericks, it calls their competence into question. It's your Mac, install what you want, but the number of problems reported on this site that are directly attributable to using such junk exceed those caused by actual malware by orders of magnitude.
Protect yourself by observing these few basic principles, not by delegating that responsibility to Kaspersky or anything like it:
Never install any product that claims to "speed up", "clean up", "optimize", or "accelerate" your Mac. Without exception, they will do the opposite.
Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources. Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iTunes or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
Disable Java in Safari > Preferences > Security.
Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check "Block popup windows":
Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you probably do not want.
Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that is likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.

Internet security suites for Mac

With the various internet security suites on the market, I wonder which one would be a good one to purchase? I tend to be very leery of the reviews I read of these various security suites. Therefore any feedback would be most appreicated. Thanks Dave

1. This comment applies to malicious software ("malware") that's installed unwittingly by the victim of a network attack. It does not apply to software, such as keystroke loggers, that may be installed deliberately by an intruder who has hands-on access to the victim's computer. That threat is in a different category, and there's no easy way to defend against it. If you have reason to suspect that you're the target of such an attack, you need expert help.
OS X now implements three layers of built-in protection specifically against malware, not counting runtime protections such as execute disable, sandboxing, system library randomization, and address space layout randomization that may also guard against other kinds of exploits.
2. All versions of OS X since 10.6.7 have been able to detect known Mac malware in downloaded files, and to block insecure web plugins. This feature is transparent to the user, but internally Apple calls it "XProtect." The malware recognition database is automatically checked for updates once a day; however, you shouldn't rely on it, because the attackers are always at least a day ahead of the defenders.
The following caveats apply to XProtect:
It can be bypassed by some third-party networking software, such as BitTorrent clients and Java applets.
It only applies to software downloaded from the network. Software installed from a CD or other media is not checked.
3. Starting with OS X 10.7.5, there has been a second layer of built-in malware protection, designated "Gatekeeper" by Apple. By default, applications and Installer packages downloaded from the network will only run if they're digitally signed by a developer with a certificate issued by Apple. Software certified in this way hasn't necessarily been tested by Apple, but you can be reasonably sure that it hasn't been modified by anyone other than the developer. His identity is known to Apple, so he could be held legally responsible if he distributed malware. That may not mean much if the developer lives in a country with a weak legal system (see below.)
Gatekeeper doesn't depend on a database of known malware. It has, however, the same limitations as XProtect, and in addition the following:
It can easily be disabled or overridden by the user.
A malware attacker could get control of a code-signing certificate under false pretenses, or could simply ignore the consequences of distributing codesigned malware.
An App Store developer could find a way to bypass Apple's oversight, or the oversight could fail due to human error.
For the reasons given above, App Store products, and other applications recognized by Gatekeeper as signed, are safer than others, but they can't be considered absolutely safe. "Sandboxed" applications may prompt for access to private data, such as your contacts, or for access to the network. Think before granting that access. OS X security is based on user input. Never click through any request for authorization without thinking.
4. Starting with OS X 10.8.3, a third layer of protection has been added: a "Malware Removal Tool" (MRT). MRT runs automatically in the background when you update the OS. It checks for, and removes, malware that may have evaded the other protections via a Java exploit (see below.) MRT also runs when you install or update the Apple-supplied Java runtime (but not the Oracle runtime.) Like XProtect, MRT is presumably effective against known attacks, but maybe not against unknown attacks. It notifies you if it finds malware, but otherwise there's no user interface to MRT.
5. XProtect, Gatekeeper, and MRT reduce the risk of malware attack, but they're not absolute protection. The first and best line of defense is always your own intelligence. With the possible exception of Java exploits, all known malware circulating on the Internet that affects a fully-updated installation of OS X 10.6 or later takes the form of so-called "trojan horses," which can only have an effect if the victim is duped into running them. The threat therefore amounts to a battle of wits between you and the malware attacker. If you're smarter than he thinks you are, you'll win.
That means, in practice, that you never use software that comes from an untrustworthy source, or that does something inherently untrustworthy. How do you know what is trustworthy?
Any website that prompts you to install a “codec,” “plug-in,” "player," "extractor," or “certificate” that comes from that same site, or an unknown one, is untrustworthy.
A web operator who tells you that you have a “virus,” or that anything else is wrong with your computer, or that you have won a prize in a contest you never entered, is trying to commit a crime with you as the victim. (Some reputable websites did legitimately warn visitors who were infected with the "DNSChanger" malware. That exception to this rule no longer applies.)
Pirated copies or "cracks" of commercial software, no matter where they come from, are unsafe.
Software of any kind downloaded from a BitTorrent or from a Usenet binary newsgroup is unsafe.
Software that purports to help you do something that's illegal or that infringes copyright, such as saving streamed audio or video for reuse without permission, is unsafe. All YouTube "downloaders" are in this category, though not all are necessarily harmful.
Software with a corporate brand, such as Adobe Flash Player, must be downloaded directly from the developer’s website. If it comes from any other source, it's unsafe.
Even signed applications, no matter what the source, should not be trusted if they do something unexpected, such as asking for permission to access your contacts, your location, or the Internet for no obvious reason.
6. Java on the Web (not to be confused with JavaScript, to which it's not related, despite the similarity of the names) is a weak point in the security of any system. Java is, among other things, a platform for running complex applications in a web page, on the client. That was always a bad idea, and Java's developers have proven themselves incapable of implementing it without also creating a portal for malware to enter. Past Java exploits are the closest thing there has ever been to a Windows-style virus affecting OS X. Merely loading a page with malicious Java content could be harmful.
Fortunately, client-side Java on the Web is obsolete and mostly extinct. Only a few outmoded sites still use it. Try to hasten the process of extinction by avoiding those sites, if you have a choice. Forget about playing games or other non-essential uses of Java.
Java is not included in OS X 10.7 and later. Discrete Java installers are distributed by Apple and by Oracle (the developer of Java.) Don't use either one unless you need it. Most people don't. If Java is installed, disable it — not JavaScript — in your browsers.
Regardless of version, experience has shown that Java on the Web can't be trusted. If you must use a Java applet for a task on a specific site, enable Java only for that site in Safari. Never enable Java for a public website that carries third-party advertising. Use it only on well-known, login-protected, secure websites without ads. In Safari 6 or later, you'll see a lock icon in the address bar with the abbreviation "https" when visiting a secure site.
Follow the above guidelines, and you’ll be as safe from malware as you can practically be. The rest of this comment concerns what you should not do to protect yourself from malware.
7. Never install any commercial "anti-virus" or "Internet security" products for the Mac, as they all do more harm than good, if they do any good at all. Any database of known threats is always going to be out of date. Most of the danger is from unknown threats. If you need to be able to detect Windows malware in your files, use the free software ClamXav— nothing else.
Why shouldn't you use commercial "anti-virus" products?
Their design is predicated on the nonexistent threat that malware may be injected at any time, anywhere in the file system. Malware is downloaded from the network; it doesn't materialize from nowhere.
In order to meet that nonexistent threat, the software modifies or duplicates low-level functions of the operating system, which is a waste of resources and a common cause of instability, bugs, and poor performance.
By modifying the operating system, the software itself may create weaknesses that could be exploited by malware attackers.
8. ClamXav doesn't have these drawbacks. That doesn't mean it's entirely safe. It may report email messages that have "phishing" links in the body, or Windows malware in attachments, as infected files, and offer to delete or move them. Doing so will corrupt the Mail database. The messages should be deleted from within the Mail application.
ClamXav is not needed, and should not be relied upon, for protection against OS X malware. It's useful only for detecting Windows malware. Windows malware can't harm you directly (unless, of course, you use Windows.) Just don't pass it on to anyone else.
A Windows malware attachment in email is usually easy to recognize. The file name will often be targeted at people who aren't very bright; for example:
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥!!!!!!!H0TBABEZ4U!!!!!!!.AVI♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥.exe
ClamXav may be able to tell you which particular virus or trojan it is, but do you care? In practice, there's seldom a reason to use ClamXav unless a network administrator requires you to run an anti-virus application.
9. The greatest harm done by security software, in my opinion, is in its effect on human behavior. It does little or nothing to protect people from emerging "zero-day" threats, but if they get a false sense of security from it, they may feel free to do things that expose them to higher risk. Nothing can lessen the need for safe computing practices.
10. It seems to be a common belief that the built-in Application Firewall acts as a barrier to infection, or prevents malware from functioning. It does neither. It blocks inbound connections to certain network services you're running, such as file sharing. It's disabled by default and you should leave it that way if you're behind a router on a private home or office network. Activate it only when you're on an untrusted network, for instance a public Wi-Fi hotspot, where you don't want to provide services. Disable any services you don't use in the Sharing preference pane. All are disabled by default.

If the iMac is suppose to be secure from viruses, malware,spyware and other internet threats, then howcome i have seen internet security programs for the iMac?

on the website it clearly stated "It’s highly secure and reliable" and that "You don’t need to buy software to speed it up, keep it safe, or get it to work better." and it also says that "The built-in defenses on a Mac help keep you safe from viruses and malware without the hassle of constant alerts and sweeps." If this is the case, then howcome in download .com, i have seen internet security programs for the imac?
So if one day i accidentelly stumble across a website that has malware in it, will the imac protect me?
Theres this website that i feel to afraid to go to because some people reported a malware threat on that website. But will i be able to safely go to that website with the imacs security?
Im just confused that there are these internet security programs for the imac despite of the imacs built in security.

In addition to Kappy's excellent advice, you need to remember that only you can protect yourself (and your Mac) - for instance, I never go near any torrent site. Not only are most torrent downloads illegal, but quite a few softwares on those sites contain some not-so-nice additions (malware, etc). So, no, your Mac would not protect you there - you need to protect yourself; it is called "responsible websurfing".
I only download software from reputable sites (i.e. the developer); I don't go to questionable sites at all (there is a great plugin for Firefox called "WOT" - it grades the sites from excellent to "poor reputation") - if you use Safari, check to see if it is available there. And I don't download "free" software or music or whatever that costs elsewhere - I pay for it.
And, here is another article you might want to look at:
http://www.reedcorner.net/guides/macvirus/

I forget my security password for my ipad

I forget my security password for my ipad .

Read through this document and follow the advice therein: Forgot passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple Support

Is there any internet security needed for use with the ipad 2??

is there any internet security needed for the ipad 2? I.e. For when you're shopping online etc?

You don't have to purchase a mouse. You already have one, it's wireless and the only one that will work on an iPad.
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Security password for adobe reader XI

Hello!
My laptop is a windows xp and I have adobe reader XI.
I'm not able to set up a pasword to protect my adobe reader files.
Can anyone help with this?
Many thanks!

I've tried firefox. I already cancelled my subscription of adobe acrobat which i've been told to be the only adobe program I could set up a password for.
I'm not able to download nothing at the moment. I have avast internet security 2015 having stopped it, turned off the firewal but i'm still not able to download any programme. Avast might be blocking my downloads of adobe products. Can you help with this new problem?

Best internet security software for Mac?

Dear all
I will soon be purchasing an Apple iMac. I'm new to Apple computers and wish to buy a good internet sercurity package for it - I'd be grateful if any of you could pass on your recommendations.
Norton scores terribly on Amazon... Not read too much though about McAfee or Kapersky?
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I'll agree with Paul, but add one little conditional statement of: Yet.
Some day, no one knows when exactly, things will likely change. Someone will figure out a reliable cross platform attack vector and pave the way for all the miscreants of the world to start creating havoc in the Mac world.
So, at least for the time being you can enjoy running your system without any security software installed. However, you should be keeping an eye on the weather, so to speak. Right now the sky is sunny and clear, but somewhere over the horizon some clouds are forming for the coming storm. Keep an eye out for those clouds, and be prepared to board up the windows, etc.
And when that day comes, avoid suites. They are kind of the exception to a number of rules. While it may be convenient to have a single set of programs that are all updated at the same time, they also have a shared code base. That means they all share a potential common attack vector. Someone finds a way to exploit that common code, they can topple the entire suite in one fell swoop. You're much better off having individual programs made by different companies. If one program is compromised, odds are good that attack won't work on the others.
We can also hope that by the time that storm hits, AV companies will have gotten their collective act together with the Mac versions of their products. They've had it a little too good for a little too long in the Windows world. They've gotten lazy, fat, and slow. With the Windows versions blowing goats, I can't imagine why the Mac versions would magically be any better. Not everything will be like MS Office, where the Mac version puts its Windows counterpart to complete and total shame.

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Do I need internet security software for my iPad?

Is anti-virus or internet security software needed for my iPad?

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-- modify os.
-- modify other apps
-- look at other apps data with the exception of pictures.
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Real-time AV applications - for viral malware.
Do not utilize more than one (1) real-time anti-virus scanning engine.
Disable the e-mail scanning function during installation (Custom
Installation on some AV apps.) as it provides no additional protection.
http://www.oehelp.com/OETips.aspx#3
Some experts believe that scanning incoming and outgoing mail causes e-mail file corruption.
Avira AntiVir® PersonalEdition Classic - Free
http://www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinonen.html
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast4home.html
(Choose Custom Installation and under Resident
Protection, uncheck: Internet Mail and Outlook/Exchange.)
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/
On-demand AV application.
(add it to your arsenal and use it as a "second opinion" av scanner).
BitDefender10 Free Edition
http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html
A-S applications - for non-viral malware.
The effectiveness of an individual A-S scanners can be wide-ranging and
oftentimes a collection of scanners is best. There isn't one software that
cleans and immunizes you against everything. That's why you need multiple
products to do the job i.e. overlap their coverage - one may catch what
another may miss, (grab'em all).
SuperAntispyware - Free
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
Ad-Aware - Free
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/adawarefree.php
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html
Spybot Search & Destroy - Free
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
Windows Defender - Free (build-in in Vista)
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Interesting reading:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136195/article.html
"...Windows Defender did excel in behavior-based protection, which detects
changes to key areas of the system without having to know anything about
the actual threat."
A clarification on the terminology: the word "malware" is short for
"malicious software." Most Anti-Virus applications detect many types of
malware such as viruses, worms, trojans, etc.
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term "non-viral malware" is normally used to refer to things like spyware
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Rootkit Revealer - Free
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Crap Cleaner - Free
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uncheck "Windows Defender".
CW Shredder - Free
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Internet/Popup-Ad-Spyware-Blockers/CWShredder.shtml

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Can anyone suggest a way to allow my kids to use Safari but protect them from inappropriate websites? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I'm sorry I gave you information for Tiger. Just realizing you are using Panther (I'll know better next time when traveling than to answer a post from an Internet Machine at the Airport).
Tiger has more sophisticated Parental Controls than Panther. The next version of OS X ought to continue this evolution.
In Panther, the panel in the Accounts system preferences would say "limitations". I don't recall exactly what you can or cannot do, but at least that is where you would start.
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Possible to have a different (more secure) password for ARD?

Is it possible to log in to the remote computer where the administrator has a more secure password (different) from the user who is working on the machine. this for added security.
And if so how?
thanks

May I second this question?
My 90 year old mother >needs< a blank/nil password to get X off the ground which of course allows easy ARD access, but I'd feel better with a secure password.
Any suggestion(s) will be appreciated.
Jen

Internet Security programmes for MAC G5 OS X 10.5 ?.

Would be very grateful, if you could advise me on the best internet security or antivirus / spyware programmes,
for my MAC G5 OS X 10.5 Leopard ?. Any help, advice would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Peter.

None.
Macs need no additional Antivirus or security apps.
However, OS X 10.5 is no longer being supported for security by Apple.
If you need a more secure Web Browser, ditch Apple Safari and download, install and use
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