![]() ![]() ESET Antivirus for MacOS/Windows is a solid option that comes up on Slickdeals on sale sometimes. Safari isn't recommended as third party browsers have better plugin support for blocking ads or other annoyances like tracking. ![]() You can accomplish the same with other browsers like Firefox with uBlock Origin. Less ads and media elements loading means less attacks are likely. If you're using Chrome, try Brave with adblocking built in. Security and privacy are different too!įirst, reduce your attack surface. The same applies for security in general. You can add layers to your defense to make it less likely you get wet. How do you ensure that you absolutely will not get wet? Well, you can try an umbrella. You want to remain dry in the rain or secure from a hack. Security is more a journey than destination or it's more about layers. An internet security package could help but even then there’s no guarantees. ![]() While there are exceptions like WannaCry, the average joe isn’t simply important enough for a targeted attack and the risk is relatively low provided they are using updated browsers to visit safe websites and not sketchy ones. There’s people running high sierra, windows 7, own an android phone more than 2 years old and they’re not all getting automatically hacked. In either case with OP, there is no choice other than doing an “unsupported” upgrade which if not done properly, can lead to issues. Even with windows, it’s unlikely they’re patching everything in a timely manner every time but that doesn’t mean there is no support. Since like you said, apple doesn’t publish any timeframes, all we have is what’s happened in the past. The popular entry point for that kernel exploit through webkit was patched along with the others so Apple must have considered it “good enough” considering they even patched iO12 faster. Poor support is still technically support. Click to expand.That’s your viewpoint though. ![]()
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