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Within the past few years, permanent connections to the Internet (cable modems, DSL) and peer-to-peer networking (such as Napster) have become popular with home users, but these technological advances open up your computer to security risks. While there are many books available on Internet and network security, there are currently no books available on personal Macintosh security for home users written for both Mac OS 9 and OS X. Macintosh Internet Security: A Guide to Securing your Mac on the Internet fills this void with a home user guide to the essentials of Macintosh security. From viruses and personal firewalls, to analyzing and responding to security threats, Macintosh Internet Security leads beginner and advanced Macintosh users through the basics of personal Macintosh security.
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Within the past few years, permanent connections to the Internet (cable modems, DSL) have become available for home users in need of faster and more reliable Internet access. And peer-to-peer networking, made popular by the rapid growth of Napster, is everywhere. But these technological advances also open up your computer to security risks. While there are many books available on Internet and network security, there are virtually no books on Macintosh security for home users. Topics covered include: Internet basics, general security principles, physical security, Mac OS security features, viruses, getting started with personal firewalls, analyzing and reacting to security threats, Mac OS X, multiple-Mac households, and Macs at work. Written mainly for Internet-connected Macintosh home users, especially those on permanent connections like DSL and cable modems.
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