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Why is it a security risk to post as "administrator"?
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<blockquote data-quote="BrianLachoreVPI" data-source="post: 1312024" data-attributes="member: 193366"><p>I use my computer as Administrator in all cases. It was more important for Windows computers with viruses and other malware that could wreak havoc if installed under an administrative account - probably less of an issue for Macs although I do know that the NSA still suggests you surf using a non-admin account. Of course, they get paid to be paranoid. If you were really concerned - you could just create a second user that doesn't have Administrative privileges and use that.</p><p></p><p>The key thing is to take care with your Admin password and under what circumstances you use it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BrianLachoreVPI, post: 1312024, member: 193366"] I use my computer as Administrator in all cases. It was more important for Windows computers with viruses and other malware that could wreak havoc if installed under an administrative account - probably less of an issue for Macs although I do know that the NSA still suggests you surf using a non-admin account. Of course, they get paid to be paranoid. If you were really concerned - you could just create a second user that doesn't have Administrative privileges and use that. The key thing is to take care with your Admin password and under what circumstances you use it. [/QUOTE]
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