Hi, does any body know if I can use mac FileVault at the same time as Bitdefender safe files or is it one or the other and if so which is best to go for?
Many thanks
Mark
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Do not use BitDefender or other anti-virus or third party security software. Such software is not needed on a Mac and usually causes more problems that is solves plus it impacts system performance.
Filevault encrypts all data on the drive so that no one can access the data if the computer is lost or stolen.
While in theory you can use both Filevault & BitDefender's security mode you really shouldn't use such third party apps since they usually interfere with other apps. Filevault is enough to protect your computer if it is lost or stolen. If you use FindMy then you can have the computer remotely erased the next time the computer is connected to the Internet to further protect your data.
The best way to prevent issues while actually using the computer is by practicing safe computing practices. This means you need to be vigilant to the websites you visit and the items you click on while visiting those websites. The same thing goes to reading e-mails. Most e-mail apps & online e-mail web portals default to only showing the bare text in an e-mail because HTML messages and even embedded pictures can be used to track & infect users. Pay careful attention to the actual link by viewing its destination by hovering the cursor over the link (some browsers leave this feature turned off, so it is wise to activate the feature to see the actual link when hovering the cursor over a link). It is imperative to perform all these checks even from people you trust (especially from people you trust) since friends/family can make mistakes or their email accounts can be compromised sending SPAM to their contacts.
Also be careful when downloading & installing third party apps/software even when downloaded from the Apple App Store. The App Store does not guarantee safety. macOS will automatically prevent installation of apps from unknown developers so make sure those apps are safe before you give macOS to run them. Even if an app is from an approved developer does not mean each app they make is safe. Do you research. Also whenever you are prompted for your administrator password that you should stop & think about what you are doing. Once you give provide your admin password you've given macOS to run the app and possibly given that app full control of your Mac.
If you allow anyone else to use your computer, then create a standard user account for them so they cannot install anything without your knowledge. Giving other users access to only a standard user or guest account will limit any damage they can cause to your computer and your data.
If you happen to get adware or malware on your system, then download and run MalwareBytes to remove it. This is the only AV software that actually works to remove malware on a Mac and you don't need to have MalwareBytes running all the time like with other AV apps.
Do not use BitDefender or other anti-virus or third party security software. Such software is not needed on a Mac and usually causes more problems that is solves plus it impacts system performance.
Filevault encrypts all data on the drive so that no one can access the data if the computer is lost or stolen.
While in theory you can use both Filevault & BitDefender's security mode you really shouldn't use such third party apps since they usually interfere with other apps. Filevault is enough to protect your computer if it is lost or stolen. If you use FindMy then you can have the computer remotely erased the next time the computer is connected to the Internet to further protect your data.
The best way to prevent issues while actually using the computer is by practicing safe computing practices. This means you need to be vigilant to the websites you visit and the items you click on while visiting those websites. The same thing goes to reading e-mails. Most e-mail apps & online e-mail web portals default to only showing the bare text in an e-mail because HTML messages and even embedded pictures can be used to track & infect users. Pay careful attention to the actual link by viewing its destination by hovering the cursor over the link (some browsers leave this feature turned off, so it is wise to activate the feature to see the actual link when hovering the cursor over a link). It is imperative to perform all these checks even from people you trust (especially from people you trust) since friends/family can make mistakes or their email accounts can be compromised sending SPAM to their contacts.
Also be careful when downloading & installing third party apps/software even when downloaded from the Apple App Store. The App Store does not guarantee safety. macOS will automatically prevent installation of apps from unknown developers so make sure those apps are safe before you give macOS to run them. Even if an app is from an approved developer does not mean each app they make is safe. Do you research. Also whenever you are prompted for your administrator password that you should stop & think about what you are doing. Once you give provide your admin password you've given macOS to run the app and possibly given that app full control of your Mac.
If you allow anyone else to use your computer, then create a standard user account for them so they cannot install anything without your knowledge. Giving other users access to only a standard user or guest account will limit any damage they can cause to your computer and your data.
If you happen to get adware or malware on your system, then download and run MalwareBytes to remove it. This is the only AV software that actually works to remove malware on a Mac and you don't need to have MalwareBytes running all the time like with other AV apps.
Can I use Mac FileVault at the same time as Bitdefender safe files
