With the rise in cyber threats on Windows, many are turning to macOS. If you're one of them, here's a comprehensive guide to safeguarding your device and enhancing your OpSec!

Getting Started

🔒 FileVault Encryption:

• Activate FileVault to encrypt your entire system. It takes about three hours, so be patient.

• Remember to jot down your recovery key on paper. FileVault is built-in, no downloads needed!

• It's akin to VeraCrypt/TrueCrypt/Bitlocker, so setup should be a breeze.

🔑 Password Protection:

• Set a strong password for your Mac. It might be a hassle, but it's crucial for security.

Essential Software

🛠️ Recommended Tools:

• Explore and install: Mergen

• Consider the fantastic: Little Snitch or Lulu/Endian

• For now, stick to downloading apps from the App Store—they're thoroughly vetted!

🦠 Antivirus:

• Opt for Malwarebytes to keep threats at bay.

🌐 VPN:

• Always use a VPN. I suggest Mullvad.net

Protection from Threats

🛡️ Malware Awareness:

• Check out this example.

• Stay informed about threats: Crypto-stealing malware

• More insights: TechRadar

🚫 Safe Practices:

• Avoid downloading unknown files, especially in DMG format.

• Scams are rampant: Scam alert

• Use Safari or Brave for browsing.

• Steer clear of suspicious Wi-Fi networks, especially at airports, without a VPN.

• Be cautious with links and downloads.

For PDF Files

• Use dangerzone.rocks

• Alternatively: Entrusted

• Or: PayloadsAllThePDFs

It converts any pdf into pixels and vice versa, thus removing all malicious payloads that could potentially be there. Or ask to pre-load the pdf into google docs in preview mode. It also works by distilling the file into pixels.

• Open files via any.run

• Use ddocs.new !

Stay safe!