My concern about ise authentication types

Hi,
Is it possible to bind a certificate to a computer, so that it should be identity of one device only like a mac address?
If it is not possible then can anyone tell wat is diff between a user or certificate based authentication except the encryption capability. Because some one can export his computer certificate and install it onto anyother computer and can then plug that pc into network even if that pc is not authorized. So where is the security?
My other point is when a staff owns a sigle user-id but he can access using that single user id to access the network from multiple devices simulitanously, my question is why cisco ise allows this? i must have had atleast this capability not to allow multiple simulitanous connections using a single id
Any comments

We do not recommend exporting the private key associated with a certificate because its value may be exposed. If you must export a private key, specify an encryption password for the private key. You will need to specify this password while importing this certificate into another Cisco ISE server to decrypt the private key.
Cisco ISE allows for a wide range of variables within authorization policies to ensure that only
authorized users can access the appropriate resources when they access the network. The initial release
of Cisco ISE supports only RADIUS-governed access to the internal network and its resources.
So, I hope both the points are restrictiable by ISE.

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HT5193 I want to use Apple TV in a hospital classroom setting and IT is concerned about security (patient information). Is this an issue and how can I put them at ease?

I want to use the Apple TV to create an interactive white board type setting in the classroom. I appreciate the help.

My first reply was probably a bit vague but it's not clear exactly what you're planning to do.
Anyhow first off, remember this is simply a user to user forum and is not an Apple staffed technical advice area so no one here can accept any responsibility for the implementation you attempt.
If you intend to do anything that could potentially compromise patient confidentiality you must get appropriate advice from suitable agencies including your IT dept and probably Apple itself. Depending which country you are in you will be subject to local healthcare laws aimed at protecting patient confidentiality.
As users we know next to nothing about AppleTV under the hood security.
AppleTV runs a version of iOS just like iPhones and iPads.
There is no antivirus/firewall software for iOS as it's already pretty locked down.
That does not mean it is 100% secure as nothing is, and all these devices can potentially be hacked.
AppleTV itself does not store any content permanently, losing data when it's unplugged, so that is probably not an issue unless someone was going to attempt a forensic style data rescue from the internal components.
If your IT dept allows iPhones or iPads on the network then in principle it's the same, and in many ways less of an issue as it doesn't support 3rd party apps, only a small selection of features from Apple and selected partners.
I assume for your whiteboard plan this would entail using a touch screen like an iPad for mirroring. Be aware that fullscreen mirroring will send a 4:3 image to the display as the iPad screen is 4:3 not 16:9 (widescreen).
You need to work with your IT dept to assess the feasibility of what you want to do - unless you need internet access, to me it would seem a standalone local network without internet connectivity might remove some concerns about devices connecting to the main hospital network. Maybe their concern is simply wifi and possible interecption of data sent to the AppleTV - this would likely be a proprietary screen sharing format for Airplay but it could still potentially be intercepted on wifi though I can't really see why anyone would want to as the data would probably be pretty useless to them unless this was a specific attempt to capture Airplay streams and people knew what they were doing and had compromised your wifi security.
Good luck.
AC

Should I have concerns about the integrity of Best Buy's Mac sales?

I bought my iMac OS X, Early 2008 Model from a Best Buy store. I was a naive & pensive 1st time [ever] PC buyer. The sales [kid] led me to an iMac that had been returned, and referred to it as an "open box sale." I was re-assured the Mac had been completely "wiped clean of all..." After setting it up at home, I found out different; and the previous owner had it for 4 months! Earlier at B.Buy the sales kid told me after asking "why was it returned?" His reply, "Because the screen was too big." His answer certainly didn't make sense to me then, or when I discovered [at home] that it took the 1st owner [him] so long to decide it wasn't what he wanted. So I packed up my Mac & returned to the B.Buy store to have everything cleared.
I knew I had a lot of trial & error lessons on my hands, not being a computer literate person, but evidently I like a good challenge; and that it has been! No complaints; at first I was concerned about 'doing something wrong'. I was re-assured by the Geek Squad, "You can't harm it; just explore your Mac to get to know it." Well, needless to say, not being able to follow instructions in Owner's Manuals, I'm more of a "slowly SHOW me HOW TO, and what's what" type of learner. I had to Google everything pertaining to PC terminology, steps on how to download & install, files, folders, using delete/trash, keeping all in place/order and NOT duplicating [and which one to keep if I did!] Please don't think I'm stupid; my Mac has been properly stored for 6 years, minus 8 months. I was not in the position in my life to have it set up in a secure environment. Since Jan 2014, my Mac & I have spent many hours, equalling weeks & months face-to-[screen] face!
I've had many problems since installing OS X Mavericks 10.9.4; and was very apprehensive updating due to the many unfavorable Reviews I had been researching. But I couldn't keep ignoring Apple's repeated recommendations of keeping every item updated. So I eventually found my way to all info, ON ONE PAGE! Yipee! I could not believe what I was reading! Even though I was aware my APPLE apps, plug-ins, utilities, etc. were not auto updating [set to do so]. I FINALLY found my Mac's PROBLEM. My main software, Snow Leopard (10.6.8) is GROSSLY OUTDATED! I totally spaced that due to my Mac being packed away for so long. So I'm working on that. I'M SHARING all MY INFO hoping to help other's who are at my technical level. SO all YOU COMPUTER WHIZZES can SCOFF, GIGGLE all YOU WANT . I take no offense, I'm kidding ☀️.
BUT!! Since learning how & where to navigate through the system's files & such, and seeing documents, folders and files that strike me as odd, I have a NAGGING ITCH something is there from the ORIGINAL OWNER. He CREATED SOMETHING, a way into my system, CURRENTLY. I've had to Google 'plist names', and with the help of a very longtime good Facebook friend in New York State, I am learning more from his knowledge & advice. ALL my APPLE security settings are set-up, deny's & allows, and I'm not downloading Videos from MeTube , or anywhere else for that matter. I only download SAFE game apps, and I'm the ONLY user. ANY IDEAS or SUGGESTIONS COMP WHIZZES? Besides updating my software; I'm just trying to find out [on that subject] if I have to buy, download/install all Software Programs of past to be able to run the current OS X Mavericks? Which I read already has a 10.9.5 version. I wanted to become a part of the "Preview Program" for Yosemite; but nope, I cannot!
REASONS for MY PREVIOUS OWNER Concerns: My system got so bad, while attempting to Chat on fb w/one friend; every letter I typed, the rainbow ball would spin forever, highlight & delete partial words, and would totally crash. I downloaded an anti Virus app for Mac; scanned my system [took forever]; ending w/a report of 55 VIRUSES!! Many files could not be scanned too. My Mac HD Encrypted Logical Partition Drive un-mounted at least two times, and there's one too many files than there should be. But the file name was not shown, only that the count is off. HELP?
Message was edited by: SFO.13

While I am no fan of Best Buy and would not buy a lightbulb from them I doubt you issues have anything to do with your iMac and more to do with your lack of experience and simply getting bad advice. Judging by you post I suspect you have loaded your computer down with a lot of crapware and that has caused it's problems. For example running antivirus apps on a Mac not only is a waste of time, it's a waste of money, system resources and will eventually create more problems that it solves. Please begin educating yourself on the subject by reading Thomas Reeds articles on the subject, Thomas is a frequent and knowledgeable contributor to these forums. You can find his webpage at http://www.reedcorner.net/tech-guides/
The good news is here are absolutely no, zero, zippo viruses for OS X. There are other types of malware available (for example trojans) however they differ greatly from viruses in that the use has to download and install them, whereas viruses do not work that way. OS X is not like MS Windows and is extremely secure.
My suggestion at this point would be to clean your computer of the crapware (including antivirus apps) however before doing so please download and install EtreCheck and post its report. Then we can see how your computer has been configured and begin to give you some advice on the next steps.

Users authentication type problem

Dears,
I'm working on ISE 1.1 version, am facing the following problem:
When the user turn on the PC , he can access to the network via Dot1x , but when the PC go to the sleeping mode , the Dot1x timed out , and the authentication type become mab , so that the user access as guest , and he need to restart the dot1x service manually to get the access again .
Below is a port switch configuration:
interface FastEthernet0/X
switchport access vlan 22
switchport mode access
switchport voice vlan 110
authentication port-control auto
mab
dot1x pae authenticator
spanning-tree portfast
any idea? please advice.
Thank you in advance
Zahi

A suggestion since this is not something I can test
Should be able to distinguish the case of guest access from employee access since in the case of guest the endpoint will not exist in the database and create authoirzations accordingly
Can distinguish the case of whether endpoint was found using the following attribute in the authorization policy
Attribute: NetworkAccess.AuthentictionStatus
value: UnknownUser indicates that record was not found during the authentication

SMTPAuthenticationException:504 5.7.4 Unrecognized authentication type

Hi Folks,
we have a 3rd party system that wants to send automated emails externally, I have setup a new receive connector on our cashub servers just to allow this server to be able to use our exchange as a relay, I've checked all the forums about how to do it and
followed all the recommended instructions.
we've been testing the 3rd party system to see in the emails get sent correctly and they are not, when I check the logs I get the below , can anyone suggest anything I haven't already tried?
thanks in advance.
Owen.
error message 1:
Exception information:
--------------------------------------------------1
Quiksoft.EasyMail.SMTP.SMTPAuthenticationException:504 5.7.4 Unrecognized authentication type
   at Quiksoft.EasyMail.SMTP.SMTP.?(String A_0, EmailMessage A_1, ? A_2, SMTPQueueType A_3, Boolean A_4)
   at Quiksoft.EasyMail.SMTP.SMTP.Send(EmailMessage MessageObj)
   at Odyssey.Workflow.WorkflowEmailActionNode.SendEmail(String to, String cc, String from, String bcc, String subject, String body, MailFormat bodyFormat, String[] attachments, Boolean deleteAttachmentsAfterSend, String smtpServerName, Boolean isAuth,
Int32 smtpPort, String smtpLogin, String smtpPassword)
   at Odyssey.Workflow.WorkflowEmailActionNode.SendEmail(String to, String cc, String from, String bcc, String subject, String body, MailFormat bodyFormat, String attachment, Boolean deleteAttachmentsAfterSend, String smtpServer, Boolean isAuth, Int32
smtpPort, String smtpLogin, String smtpPassword)
   at Odyssey.Workflow.Generated.LOCKEDResourceNotificationEmailCallAssigned_v43.EmailExternal_Logic()
error message 2:
Workflow Worker Action failed
Exception information:
--------------------------------------------------1
System.InvalidOperationException:The worker experienced an error in 'Run'.
   at Odyssey.Workflow.Actions.WorkflowWorkerAction.RunWorker(WorkflowDom dom, WorkflowWorker worker, AuditWriter& writer)
   at Odyssey.Workflow.Actions.WorkflowWorkerAction.Run(IActionExecutionContext context)
--------------------------------------------------2
Quiksoft.EasyMail.SMTP.SMTPAuthenticationException:504 5.7.4 Unrecognized authentication type
   at Quiksoft.EasyMail.SMTP.SMTP.ᜀ(String A_0, EmailMessage A_1, ᜄ A_2, SMTPQueueType A_3, Boolean A_4)
   at Quiksoft.EasyMail.SMTP.SMTP.Send(EmailMessage MessageObj)
   at Odyssey.Workflow.WorkflowEmailActionNode.SendEmail(String to, String cc, String from, String bcc, String subject, String body, MailFormat bodyFormat, String[] attachments, Boolean deleteAttachmentsAfterSend, String smtpServerName, Boolean
isAuth, Int32 smtpPort, String smtpLogin, String smtpPassword)
   at Odyssey.Workflow.WorkflowEmailActionNode.SendEmail(String to, String cc, String from, String bcc, String subject, String body, MailFormat bodyFormat, String attachment, Boolean deleteAttachmentsAfterSend, String smtpServer, Boolean isAuth,
Int32 smtpPort, String smtpLogin, String smtpPassword)
   at Odyssey.Workflow.Generated.LOCKEDResourceNotificationEmailCallAssigned_v44.EmailExternal_Logic()
   at Odyssey.Workflow.Generated.LOCKEDResourceNotificationEmailCallAssigned_v44.IsExternalResource_Navigate()
   at Odyssey.Workflow.Generated.LOCKEDResourceNotificationEmailCallAssigned_v44.HasAssignmentType_Navigate()
   at Odyssey.Workflow.Generated.LOCKEDResourceNotificationEmailCallAssigned_v44.IsitavalidEmailAddress_Navigate()
   at Odyssey.Workflow.Generated.LOCKEDResourceNotificationEmailCallAssigned_v44.IsBREAKDOWNTask_Navigate()
   at Odyssey.Workflow.Generated.LOCKEDResourceNotificationEmailCallAssigned_v44.Run()
   at Odyssey.Workflow.Actions.WorkflowWorkerAction.RunWorker(WorkflowDom dom, WorkflowWorker worker, AuditWriter& writer)
error message 3:
Entity Audit Error Message
Entity Type: Odyssey.Workflow.WorkflowDom
Entity id: 34
Email External: Unexpected exception
Exception information:
--------------------------------------------------1
Quiksoft.EasyMail.SMTP.SMTPAuthenticationException:504 5.7.4 Unrecognized authentication type
   at Quiksoft.EasyMail.SMTP.SMTP.ᜀ(String A_0, EmailMessage A_1, ᜄ A_2, SMTPQueueType A_3, Boolean A_4)
   at Quiksoft.EasyMail.SMTP.SMTP.Send(EmailMessage MessageObj)
   at Odyssey.Workflow.WorkflowEmailActionNode.SendEmail(String to, String cc, String from, String bcc, String subject, String body, MailFormat bodyFormat, String[] attachments, Boolean deleteAttachmentsAfterSend, String smtpServerName, Boolean
isAuth, Int32 smtpPort, String smtpLogin, String smtpPassword)
   at Odyssey.Workflow.WorkflowEmailActionNode.SendEmail(String to, String cc, String from, String bcc, String subject, String body, MailFormat bodyFormat, String attachment, Boolean deleteAttachmentsAfterSend, String smtpServer, Boolean isAuth,
Int32 smtpPort, String smtpLogin, String smtpPassword)
   at Odyssey.Workflow.Generated.LOCKEDResourceNotificationEmailCallAssigned_v44.EmailExternal_Logic()
hope these errors help!

Hi,
Based on my knowledge, Exchange 2010 does not allow inbound unauthenticated mail by default.
I suggest configuring the default receive connector to allow "anonymous".
Found a similar thread for your reference:
Error in establishing SMTP connection, Error: 504 5.7.4 Unrecognized authentication type
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/93ad411a-0da2-4494-a45e-8cbb793aeca9/error-in-establishing-smtp-connection-error-504-574-unrecognized-authentication-type?forum=exchange2010
Hope it is helpful
Thanks
Mavis
Mavis Huang
TechNet Community Support

Left MBP in car - concern about heat

I left my uMBP in my car today in Arizona. The temp outside was about 105. Fortunately I left it on the floor of the back seat. It was not in direct sunlight, but when I returned the computer was almost to hot too hold. The unit was completely powered down and the lid was closed. It was in my SUV originally with the air on as I came in from a meeting. Then I grabbed some lunch and forgot about it. I came back about 1 hour later. Do I need to be concerned about anything?
As soon as I could I got the A/C on and back to "normal temp." I brought it inside my house and let it sit for about 30 minutes. I fired it up and watched a short 30 minute movie and checked everything with iStat Pro. All reading look good and screen looks fine, again anything that could of been damaged that I might see or need to work about?
Thanks in advance!
Mike

You may have considerably shortened the useful lifespan of your battery, and perhaps also your hard drive. If the outside temperature was 105°F and the car was in the sun, the ambient air temperature inside the car was probably 125-140°F, so you undoubtedly exceeded the safe storage range for the MBP. The battery is the component most vulnerable to damage by temperatures above that range, but the hard drive contains lubricants that may melt and run at high temps, removing them from where they should be and putting them where they shouldn't.
Apple says a *"properly maintained"* MBP battery should retain 80% of its original Full Charge Capacity after either 300 or 1000 cycles (depending on which battery type it is, removable or non-removable). You couldn't honestly say now that your battery has been "properly maintained", even if you never repeat the mistake. It won't be surprising if your battery fails prematurely. Nor would I be surprised if your hard drive fails prematurely, so keep good backups.

Should I be concerned about shared_pool_size=0

Hi there,
Totally Oracle noob here, be gentle :)
I have an issue I'm trying to debug on Oracle 10G Express (mentioned in another thread on this forum) and after a bit of googling I ended up issuing:
SQL> show parameter shared
which told me:
NAME TYPE VALUE
hi_shared_memory_address integer 0
max_shared_servers integer
shared_memory_address integer 0
shared_pool_reserved_size big integer 9227468
shared_pool_size big integer 0
shared_server_sessions integer
shared_servers integer 4
Is there anything there that should cause concern. The reason I ask is that the problems I'm having may be related to memory - and shared_pool_size=0 seems like a bit of a red flag y'know.
So, simple question, is there anything here to be concerned about?
thanks
Jamie

Centinul wrote:
What's the value of SGA_TARGET? A SHARED_POOL_SIZE of 0 can indicate you are using Automatic Memory Management, where Oracle sizes the various components dynamically. Check out the V$SGASTAT view for the current sizes.
HTH!Hi there,
Aha, OK, checking that out:
SQL> select * from V$SGASTAT where lower(name) like '%sga_%';
POOL NAME BYTES
shared pool sga listelement 1024
shared pool SGA Obsolete Param Source 16
shared pool SGA - SWRF Time Model Bas 64
shared pool LRMPD SGA Table 77392
shared pool qm_init_sga:oidctx 4
shared pool sga node map 8
shared pool SGA - SWRF Metrics ksuTim 1208
shared pool KSFD SGA I/O b 3977128
shared pool SGA structure for SWRF (K 216
shared pool SGA - SWRF Metrics WCTime 1208
shared pool kolfsgi: KOLF's SGA initi 4
POOL NAME BYTES
shared pool SGA - AWR Metric RBSM str 196
shared pool SGA - SWRF Metric Eidbuf 60676
shared pool SGA - SWRF Metric CHBs 365644
shared pool qm_init_sga:qmdpsg 800
shared pool SGA struct - SWRF Metrics 1500
shared pool SGA Param Source Table 176
shared pool SGA structure for kelr 1180
shared pool ksws RLB SGA ctx 20
shared pool channel sga anchor 184
shared pool sga dev dict 36
shared pool qm_init_sga:origroot 56
POOL NAME BYTES
shared pool qmcInitSGA:qmsga_acl_prop 32
shared pool kolbsgi: KOLB's SGA initi 4
shared pool SGA - SWRF RawMet Runtime 3248
shared pool qm_init_sga:rootname 4
shared pool SGA param ownership table 176
shared pool SGA - SWRF DrvMet Runtime 4928
shared pool slave class sga anchor 48
29 rows selected.
I'm not seeing anything there akin to SGA_TARGET. Have I misunderstood? Also, what does SGA stand for?
Thank you for the reply Centinul, I'm afraid I may need to be taken through this one step-by-step :)
Regards
Jamie

I got an email about recent purchased but i am really concern about that cause i didn't purchase any of them

i got an email about recent purchased but i am really concern about that cause i didn't purchase any of them

Beware this is a common phishing scam: you get an authentic-looking email saying your account has been charged - usually a significant amount of money, to get your attention - and "click here" to confirm. Don't do that.
Check your purchase history as King_Penguin wrote. If the purchase does not appear, delete the email and forget about it.
Read:
Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store
Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email

Wondering if I should upgrade from OS 10.6.8 to yosemite as search engines are acting a little weird - fan can come on, slow to shut down and also concerned about Security as my OS is older and no longer upgraded etc...?

Problem description:
Wondering if I should upgrade to Yosemite from Mac pro 10.6.8 as search engines are not always responding well - Fan comes on with firefox/safari is not always responding on some sites - also concerned about security issues as my system is older and not able to receive ? I have used etrecheck and copied results here - Any help/suggestions much appreciated - Thanks kindly!
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
Report generated February 7, 2015 10:41:15 AM EST
Download EtreCheck from http://etresoft.com/etrecheck
Click the [Click for support] links for help with non-Apple products.
Click the [Click for details] links for more information about that line.
Hardware Information: ℹ️
    MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) (Technical Specifications)
    MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
    1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
    4 GB RAM
        BANK 0/DIMM0
            2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
        BANK 1/DIMM0
            2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
    Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
    Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
    Battery Health: Normal - Cycle count 303
Video Information: ℹ️
    Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
        Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
    Mac OS X 10.6.8 (10K549) - Time since boot: 1:24:41
Disk Information: ℹ️
    Hitachi HTS545032B9A302 disk0 : (298.09 GB)
        - (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
        Macintosh HD (disk0s2) / : 319.73 GB (198.41 GB free)
    OPTIARC DVD RW AD-5970H
USB Information: ℹ️
    Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
    Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
        Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
    Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
    Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
    Apple, Inc. MacBook Pro
Configuration files: ℹ️
    /etc/hosts - Count: 15
Kernel Extensions: ℹ️
        /System/Library/Extensions
    [not loaded]    com.olympus.DSSBlockCommandsDevice (1.1.0) [Click for support]
Problem System Launch Daemons: ℹ️
    [not loaded]    org.samba.winbindd.plist [Click for support]
Launch Agents: ℹ️
    [not loaded]    com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.adobe.CS5ServiceManager.plist [Click for support]
Launch Daemons: ℹ️
    [loaded]    com.adobe.fpsaud.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.adobe.SwitchBoard.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist [Click for support]
User Launch Agents: ℹ️
    [loaded]    com.adobe.AAM.Updater-1.0.plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist [Click for support]
    [loaded]    com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
User Login Items: ℹ️
    Flux    Application (/Applications/Flux.app)
Internet Plug-ins: ℹ️
    JavaAppletPlugin: Version: 13.9.8 - SDK 10.6 Check version
    FlashPlayer-10.6: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.6.6
    AdobePDFViewerNPAPI: Version: 10.1.12 [Click for support]
    AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.1.12 [Click for support]
    DivXBrowserPlugin: Version: 1.4 [Click for support]
    Flash Player: Version: 16.0.0.305 - SDK 10.6 [Click for support]
    SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.1.0 [Click for support]
    Google Earth Web Plug-in: Version: 7.1 [Click for support]
    Silverlight: Version: 4.1.10329.0 [Click for support]
    iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.7
Audio Plug-ins: ℹ️
    iSightAudio: Version: 7.6.6
3rd Party Preference Panes: ℹ️
    Flash Player [Click for support]
    Growl [Click for support]
Time Machine: ℹ️
    Time Machine information requires OS X 10.7 "Lion" or later.
Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
         7%    WindowServer
         1%    plugin-container
         1%    firefox
         0%    fontd
         0%    Flux
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
    515 MB    firefox
    52 MB    mds
    43 MB    WindowServer
    43 MB    Finder
    34 MB    plugin-container
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
    2.14 GB    Free RAM
    745 MB    Active RAM
    475 MB    Inactive RAM
    929 MB    Wired RAM
    231 MB    Page-ins
    0 B    Page-outs
Diagnostics Information: ℹ️
    Feb 7, 2015, 09:16:09 AM    Self test - passed

... Fan comes on with firefox/safari is not always responding on some sites -
An SMC reset may resolve the otherwise inexplicable fan behaviour. Be sure to read the procedure carefully and follow all the steps exactly as written, even if they seem inapplicable or trivial.
Fixing a modified Hosts file requires specific instructions. Apple Support Communities contributor and EtreCheck author etresoft recently added a User Tip discussing that concern, and how to correct it: Fixing a hacked /etc/hosts file
Back up your Mac prior to making any changes to its file system. To learn how to use Time Machine read Mac Basics: Time Machine backs up your Mac.

Concerned About Security and Privacy

Fine. Call me a conspiracy theorist, or whatever you want, but I'm concerned about online privacy and security in today's world. Government, media and big business want our personal and financial information (and viewing habits) to track, store, sell and use. I understand that's the world we live in but I refuse to "get used to it." It's MY information and I don't just give it away. They sure don't give us their's. We can't even get unbiased truth out of any of them. Now, I'm learning that it's possible for software, and other people, to access our cameras and microphones on the computer. C'mon. Enough is enough!
I don't sign up or register for much of anything online. When I do, it's 100% fake information. I especially hate Google. Don't get me wrong, I don't do anything online I wouldn't do in front of my mother, spouse or pastor. It's the principle of the thing. When you start giving up the little things, they start taking the big things. (As we're already well aware of.)
So, my question is this: What safegaurds do you take on your computer? Do you have lot of security apps/extensions? Which ones? Do you use your firewall and/or firevault? Is that frustrating the way you use the internet or programs you use? Which browser do you prefer? Search Engine? E-mail? Do you use any third party software for virus protection or anti-spyware?
Basically, what do YOU do to protect your computer and your personal information? I'm not the most computer literate person so I hope you'll have patience with me.

Apple Product Security
Snoop Proof Your Mac - NSA Style!
Sesame 2 can be found @ http://atama.io/sesame.html

I am concerned about the health of my current computer but have not yet made the commitment to a new one, but: 1) How can I transfer my iTunes account to a new computer when I get one... and 2) What can I do if my current computer suddenly implodes and I

I am a bit of a computer/Internet/iTunes dummy....
I am concerned about the health of my current computer but have not yet made the commitment to a new one, but:
1) How can I transfer my iTunes account to a new computer when I get one...
and
2) What can I do if my current computer suddenly implodes and I have not yet 'copied/'saved'/otherwise protected my account, as is? -- I have already had my computer crash once and had one of your people help me restore all of the paid for songs (none of the uploaded from my own collection of CD songs, of course, so I had to spend a long time rebuilding that) -- and I believe I was told you could only help me recover that material one or two times altogether, no?
WithOUT purchasing a Mach or iCloud (I actually think I have one of the later, but rarely have checked it) account, is there anything I can do to responsibly protect my account?
Thanks for any time taken on this!!!

These are two possible approaches that will normally work to move an existing library to a new computer.
Method 1
Backup the library with this User Tip.
Deauthorize the old computer if you no longer want to access protected content on it.
Restore the backup to your new computer using the same tool used to back it up.
Keep your backup up-to-date in future.
Method 2
Connect the two computers to the same network. Share your <User's Music> folder from the old computer and copy the entire iTunes library folder into the <User's Music> folder on the new one. Again, deauthorize the old computer if no longer required.
Both methods should give the new computer a working clone of the library that was on the old one. As far as iTunes is concerned this is still the "home" library for your devices so you shouldn't have any issues with iTunes wanting to erase and reload.
I'd recommend method 1 since it establishes an ongoing backup for your library.
Note if you have iOS devices and haven't moved your contacts and calendar items across then you should create one dummy entry of each in your new profile and iTunes should merge the existing data from the device.
If your media folder has been split out from the main iTunes folder you may need to do some preparatory work to make it easier to move. See make a split library portable.
Should you be in the unfortunate position where you are no longer able to access your original library or a backup then then see Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device for advice on how to set up your devices with a new library with the maximum preservation of data.
tt2

I am concerned about personal data being not encryption in transit over the Internet and therefore can be seen by other people.

I am a new Firefox user. I have just installed Firefox 4 on my windows PC today, 5/27/11. I have two major questions:
1. Accidentally, I clicked some thing at random on the screen (I can't remember what it was) and this page, http://us.config.toolbar.yahoo.com/bh/v2/wp/?view=wc&intl=us&pc=yma3&dc=v2_upgd&cv=2.3., showed up under Yahoo! Toolbar. It informed me that the connection was not encrypted and that information sent over the Internet could be seen by other people. I am not sure what the warning is all about. Does it mean when I use Firefox as a browser to access the Yahoo! and other Internet sites, e.g., my bank, all my personal (username, password, etc.) and bank data will be seen by other unauthorized people? I have never seen a similar warning from other browsers, such as Internet Explorer and Safari? So, if Firefox does not offer protection of personal data, I wonder what's the point of using it. I could have misinterpreted the Firefox warning and would highly appreciated it if you can clarify.
2. During the installation process, a message showed that Firefox 4 was not compatible with certain features of some of the software already on my PC. I did not copy those features and do not remember what they were except one that was associated with my firewall ZoneAlarm. I could be wrong but I think the message also said Firefox had removed the incompatible features. Please tell me if I should be concerned about it, especially the one that was removed from ZoneAlarm. Will my PC become susceptible to hacker invasions when I use Firefox as the browser? I wish Firefox had given some written explanations along with the incompatibility and removal message so that a user can understand exactly what it is about.
I would appreciate to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. I have tentatively suspended using Firefox until I can be assured that it is safe to do so without potentially compromising my personal data.
Thank you.

That is a generic warning message that you get if you submit a form via a normal HTTP connection (i.e not in via a secure HTTPS connection). That warning pop-up probably has a box to suppress this message in the future.
If you exchange data with your bank site then there should be a secure connection.
You can verify that by clicking the Site Identity Button (website's favicon) on the left end of the location bar.
* https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Site+Identity+Button
You need to check the ZoneAlarm website to see if they have an update of their software that is compatible with Firefox 4.0.1

I will be traveling to Rome and Paris. I'm concerned about frying my IPad when charging the battery. Will I need a converter/adapter to charge the battery or do I just need an adapter.

I will be traveling to Rome and Paris and I'm concerned about frying my iPad when charging. Will I need a converter/adapter when charging or will I just use an adapter?

what RBRY says. Look at the fine print on your power brick. It says 100v-240v. This means it can handle world wattage.....both the us 110 and the UK/and other places 220. Anything that displays that range works anywhere in the world with the right plug adapter.
You can get plug adapters at walgreens, walmart, target, kmart, best buy, office max, office depot.....almost any major retailer. Look in the travel/luggage area.
Do some googling and find out what Italian plugs look like or you can simply find a kit that is a 'world wide' kit.

I want to upgrade to Lightroom 5, but I'm concerned about compatibility with my 2008 intel Core 2 Duo iMac with only 4G of Ram. Will I be able to run Lighroom 5 if I upgrade from Snow Leopard to Lion?

I want to upgrade to Lightroom 5, but I'm concerned about compatibility with my 2008 intel Core 2 Duo iMac with only 4G of Ram. Will I be able to run Lightroom 5 okay if I upgrade from Snow Leopard to Lion? What will happen to the applications that aren't 64-bit compatible? Also the Eye-one Display 2 colorimeter to calibrate the monitor will not run on Lion, so that will be an expensive upgrade to an i1DisplayPro. Is the upgrade important enough to offset the expense? I have an Epson R2000 printer. Will there be problems with the drivers if I upgrade to Lion? It would be great to hear from other mac users who are also photographers and who print their own photos.

Before upgrading to Lion be sure to read this link:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-6271
Adobe lists these requirements:
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom/tech-specs.html
Looking at http://www.everymac.com/ even the earliest 2008 iMac was fully 64 bit, even though Boot Camp doesn't support 64 bit Windows on that machine.

Using OLAP Connection for SAP BW based on authentication type Prompt

We try to use an OLAP Connection based on authentication type Prompt. This should cause a dialog to popup where the user can enter credentials for SAP BW. This works fine for Analysis for OLAP, but not in Web Intelligence and Design Studio.
In design studio the following message appears:
failed to connect to "BA1CLNT100"
Configuration of destination
customized_guid:FnTHdVPWmQ4AMLQAAD4XL4cAAFBWmWVp is incomplete:
Parameter user id missing: neither user nor user alias nor sso ticket nor certificate is specified.
Does anyone know if this feature is supported and what causes this error?

Hi,
Can you check the option "Disallow insecure incoming RFC connections" from CMC >> SAP Authentication and see if it helps.
-Ambarish-

My concern about ise authentication types

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