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FileVault is a feature of Mac OS X offering full-disk encryption.

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Is using Touch ID with FileVault full disk encryption secure?

I recently purchased a Macbook Pro (late 2016) which now includes Touch ID, like the iPhones have been for a while. Although this is a very convenient addition, I am wondering how this affects the security of full disk encryption (with FileVault…
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Using FileVault on a Mac with existing data

I have recently got a Mac which I have started using already without any encryption while looking for the best solution. I have come to the conclusion that using Mac's own file encryption technology FileVault will be meet my requirements and easiest…
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macOS Data Protection without FileVault

I'm running macOS 10.14, and have encountered a problem which prevents me from enabling FileVault. As best as I can determine, there are no free and convenient alternatives for full disk encryption, which has left me to devise other ways to secure…
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How safe is Apple's FileVault full disk encryption?

I have read about this encryption feature for OS X but want to know how secure it is compared to PGP.
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Data security while MacBook is on lock screen

I've recently sent my MacBook (running on Catalina) to repair by a licensed Apple service provider. The whole thing was simple (replacing one key cap) and took about 5 minutes or so. But I forgot to shut down the MacBook and only put it on lock…
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If I encrypt my Mac hard drive using File Vault, does it also encrypt deleted data?

Or is the data that was deleted before the encryption process vulnerable to recovery?
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Possible security risk with disk encryption key getting swapped to the hard drive

I've recently read about the cold boot method, where it's possible to obtain the key for an encrypted filesystem from DRAM. This can be done even after the computer is turned off, but it requires special equipment that is very difficult for most…
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Does MacOS Filevault + Mac hardware obviate lengthy login passwords?

Take the combination of an encrypted disk with a secure enclave chip that never exposes an internal Key Encryption Key and throttles or prevents too many password guesses. Seems to me that this should be capable of defeating brute force attacks…
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How does FileVault work with Time Machine?

Let's suppose a Mac OS computer with two users: user1 and user2. These users are not administrators. FileVault is enabled. The computer is connected to an empty external hard drive for Time Machine. What happens when user1 is launching Time Machine…
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Recovering files with recovery key after double FileVault activation - is that possible?

Let's imagine I have a work macbook with ssd and I use FileVault, and the company has the FileVault recovery key. I want to make sure my data is erased and unrecoverable, what is the best way to proceed? I can do a full reinstall of the operating…
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Why you can I use FileVault without CD, USB, floppy etc. for system start/rescue, but not BitLocker or VeraCrypt?

I have encrypted my harddrive on mac with FileVault. I can start my system with password only. To recover the system I had to store a rescue password for example as a picture. With BitLocker (without TPM) there is a USB needed for every start of the…
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Employee home OSX laptop was stolen. How can I determine if the laptop was encrypted?

A non technical employee has had an OSX laptop stolen. 1) What technical approaches (iCloud verification) 2) What Questions should I ask the user to determine if the laptop was encrypted. (boot up time) Background I know that any laptop with…
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FileVault 2 FDE and BoxCryptor are safe to use together or they have conficts?

Assuming that someone has a Mac and uses FileVault 2 FDE (256-bit AES key) and uses the BoxCryptor (256-bit AES key) for the clouds like Dropbox/GDrive/etc and or some other folders. FileVault 2 uses AES with 256-bit keys and FileVault 2 encrypt the…
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Apple asked for password to recover data during repair, I said no

My girlfriend's Macbook Air gave off a loud, electrical pop! and instantly became an expensive metallic paperweight with a slight odour of burnt things (though that may have been High Sierra). Apple have (finally) agreed to repair it without…
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Potential FileVault problems in my setup

After FBI vs. Apple, I have a few questions about the security of my data. Here's my setup: AppleID is connected to local account I don't remember exactly, but I think I have selected option "Allow user to reset the password using Apple…
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