8 security tips for OS X

Just use ClamXAv. It's free and works much better than the paid programs.

And the most important security tip of all was omitted: have a separate admin account and don't give admin rights to your user accounts.

PcMike, are you referring to the first MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE movie? The "security" measures on that computer terminal were a joke, written up by Hollywood to justify flashy stunts. Consider the temperature sensor for one. The intruder was not the only heat generator in the room, and what is the function of environmental controls? There's a reason it's called a thermostat(ic).

Ok I've heard it time and time again... We should get an antivirus program for when the viruses do eventually hit the mac...

I don't see the validity of this statement.
Just because someone has a virus scanner doesn't automatically mean that they are safe from viruses. It just means that their computer is safe from those that are out there at the moment (that the antivirus ppl know about anyway).

There has been more data loss because of having anti-virus software installed on OS X than there has from OS X Viruses. Until OS X AV software has a better track record I am more afraid of the AV software than I am of Viruses. I know how much AV software sludges up a windows machine, and I don’t want to inflict that on my Mac until there is a credible threat from Viruses to the Mac, and I can find AV software I can trust. I’m not holding my breath waiting for either of those things to happen.

@Joe
>why use firefox...

Because Firefox is better than Safari and Camino comes without the Extensions I need

If mission ipossible told us anything, its that every computer is hack-able, just some are easier.

but markusf, why use firefox when there is safari and camino?

Well there is one that you should add to the list.

If you use Firefox and let it store website usernames and passwords, you should set a Master password.
If you don't, all one has to do is go into the Firefox menu preferences and look under Privacy->Passwords.

Keep writing about security. For those who disagree, there's always fun fun fun MacAddict magazine for ya'll ;)

Tip number 9: Do not work as an admin! I repeat, do not work as an admin!

Why everyone forgets this small advice?