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@ -109,10 +109,12 @@ Mac computers have an [IOMMU](https://support.apple.com/guide/security/direct-me
macOS is a Unix-like, so certain security practices carry over from other systems. Consider setting a [stricter umask](https://support.apple.com/en-us/101914). macOS is a Unix-like, so certain security practices carry over from other systems. Consider setting a [stricter umask](https://support.apple.com/en-us/101914).
## Terminal Secure Keyboard Entry ## Terminal Security
To prevent other apps from detecting what you type in Terminal, enable [Secure Keyboard Entry](https://support.apple.com/guide/terminal/use-secure-keyboard-entry-trml109/mac). To prevent other apps from detecting what you type in Terminal, enable [Secure Keyboard Entry](https://support.apple.com/guide/terminal/use-secure-keyboard-entry-trml109/mac).
Avoid giving the Terminal full disk access so that unsandboxed apps can't abuse it to gain unauthorized access.
## Standard User Account ## Standard User Account
When you first set up your Mac, you will create an Administrator account that has powerful access to the OS. [Apple recommends](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/set-up-your-mac-to-be-secure-flvlt003/mac) limiting the number of Administrator accounts on your machine and using a Standard user account when Aministrator privileges aren't needed. When you first set up your Mac, you will create an Administrator account that has powerful access to the OS. [Apple recommends](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/set-up-your-mac-to-be-secure-flvlt003/mac) limiting the number of Administrator accounts on your machine and using a Standard user account when Aministrator privileges aren't needed.