Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

A way to break FileVault ?

I just read this KB article : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5077?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US


Is this a way to break FileVault for someone with bad intentions ? I sudenly feel like insecure...


Thanks.

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on Dec 26, 2012 7:46 AM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on Dec 26, 2012 8:05 AM

Not on your own machine, no. The whole thing relies on a user having an admin password to set a master password.


The procedure is intended for sysadmins of client-servers to unlock client machines. Obviously (or it should be obvious), if you're using a client machine owned by your company, anything you store on that machine is the property of your employers, regardless of whether you encrypted it or not.

1 reply
Question marked as Best reply

Dec 26, 2012 8:05 AM in response to mathieufromlevis

Not on your own machine, no. The whole thing relies on a user having an admin password to set a master password.


The procedure is intended for sysadmins of client-servers to unlock client machines. Obviously (or it should be obvious), if you're using a client machine owned by your company, anything you store on that machine is the property of your employers, regardless of whether you encrypted it or not.

A way to break FileVault ?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.