why non-admin users can unlock FileVault encrypted disk when boot

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Previously only admin user can unlock the disk encrypted using FileVault.

But now it lists all users' icons and can be unlock using even managed account. This happened after I installed HP driver update recently.

Any way to resolve this issue?

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3), FileVault turned on

Posted on May 24, 2013 7:07 AM

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The keys to Filevault are stored in memory, so any program has access to them, it's been a big cause for alarm.

Use a external self encrypting drive instead. It has a keypad entry and everything, can be used with any machine.

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