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Can a FileVault-encrypted partition be accessed using a password I supplied during OS X install?
I have a MacBook (Retina, Mid 2012 if it's relevant) which I installed Mountain Lion onto, creating one user account only (an Admin account). There is a Guest User, marked for "Sharing Only". The hard ...
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Is the Guest account a security risk with full disk encryption on Mountain Lion?
I have File Vault 2 full-disk encryption enabled on my 2012 MacBook Air running Mountain Lion. By default it also has a "Guest" Safari-only account available. I just tried it the other day and found ...
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How can I use FileVault encryption and still track my laptop if stolen
I've spent quite some time over the last few days trying to work out how I can combine the clear data security advantages of encrypting my machine with FileVault 2 under Lion, and the theft-recovery ...
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When will I use the FileVault 2 recovery key?
I enabled FileVault 2 on my Mac, and I remember that it gave me a recovery key. When will I use this recovery key?
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For maximum FileVault2 security, why is hibernation recommended?
Many discussions of FileVault 2 security suggest using:
sudo pmset -a destroyfvkeyonstandby 1 hibernatemode 25
Some of those discussion state that FileVault keys are stored in RAM during normal ...
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How does Apple's Power Nap interact with File Vault?
If a machine is periodically waking up to check for updates with Power Nap, does this also mean the disk encryption keys are always in RAM? If so, this makes a DMA attack against a "sleeping" Mac ...
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OS X 10.7 Lion: Reset master password to FileVault 2
I need to reset or delete my master password to FileVault 2. This is the password found under System Preferences > Users & Groups > Service gear > Change Master Password. It's a backup in case a ...
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Forgot password to FileVault. Still got access to the machine
I just realized, that few months ago I converted my disk to FileVault. I am afraid of loosing access to my data. I still have access to the machine: login, password, administrator account.
Is there ...
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Does FileVault encrypt my BootCamp partition?
If I enable the new FileVault feature in Mac OS X Lion, will it also encrypt my existing Windows bootcamp partitions? (And/or any new bootcamp partition I create?)
Update: If not, where can I get ...
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What user behavior is necessary to make Filevault 2 maximally secure?
Situation: Filevault 2 passwords can be stolen
Passware has released the Passware Kit Forensic 11.3 which is able to steal the FileVault 2 password from the RAM by performing a DMA Attack via the ...
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With FileVault enabled, do I need to overwrite my hard drive with 0's before getting rid of it?
When I give up my laptop I like to securely delete the hard drive. I would assume that since it's full disk encrypted using file vault that I should be able to just delete the real key for boot ...
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FileVault Performance Compromise?
I'm thinking of using FileVault to secure my computer - it looks like an ideal solution for everything. However, I'm wondering - will it effect the performance / battery life of my computer ...
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Can FileVault show the login window as 'name and password', not 'list of users'?
Normally, Mac OS X lets you choose to show the login screen as a list of users (you click to enter the password), or two text fields (you enter the username and password):
But, I use FileVault 2. ...
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Will FileVault 2 wear out my SSD faster?
I'm considering using FileVault 2 when I upgrade to Lion. Though my understanding of it is weak, it seems as though it shouldn't really increase the number of reads or writes per disk operation ...
