Malware can sometimes come in the form of a PDF that contains embedded scripting language. Luckily, Apple's Preview.app, which is the default PDF reader on macOS, does not support most of Acrobat's features that can enable this type of malware. It is also much lighter than Acrobat Reader, and a great application. Making sure Preview.app … Continue reading Making sure Preview.app is the default PDF reader
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Scripting CIS security recommendations
The nonprofit organization Center for Internet Security (CIS) regularly releases security recommendations for operating systems and software. Their CIS Apple macOS 10.13 Benchmark is for High Sierra, but most of the recommendations are relevant to Mojave as well. They categorize their recommendations into three categories, recognizing that some will negatively impact usability and perhaps aren't … Continue reading Scripting CIS security recommendations
Isolate IoT devices with pfSense
Most of us have Wi-Fi-connected devices at home: speakers, printers, robot vacuum cleaners and more. Even though some of these will receive firmware and security updates, they often will not. Isolating your IoT devices for a more secure network An example: Your speakers, even though they might be from a good audio brand and as … Continue reading Isolate IoT devices with pfSense
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