In other words, if someone stole a Mac, removed the unencrypted startup disk, and connected it to another computer with the proper cable, they would have access to read all of the files on that computer. When a Mac stores information on a hard disk drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD), it is generally written in a format that can be easily read by anyone with a computer. The current implementation of FileVault is known as FileVault 2 - for the purpose of brevity in this post, it will just be called FileVault. In this Mac 101 article, we’ll take a detailed look at FileVault, how it works, things to watch out for when using it, and why owners of Mac laptops should consider using FileVault. Long-time readers of the Rocket Yard have probably heard us mention Apple’s FileVault Encryption, which is a way to encrypt the startup disk on your Mac.
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