In the light of NSA revelations, I'm wondering what are some <i>practical</i> steps to improve ones security. I do realise that I won't be able to defend against NSA/other spying agencies, however as they create so many vulnerabilities in products I use, it's only a matter of time when ordinary criminals will start to exploit them.<p>Is OS X considered secure enough, or should I switch to Linux?<p>Is FileVault secure? How does it compare to TrueCrypt?<p>Which mobile platform provides better security? (I do realise that it'd be best to ditch mobile devices, but it's a rather drastic step for most people).<p>What software use for IM? Is there any secure solution?
'Ordinary' criminals? The distinction between ordinary and extra-ordinary criminals no longer exists in the face of a power which views every single person on the planet as a criminal (in potential, at least).<p>You're a criminal. Stop worrying about a distinction that the system in power doesn't make. Go get some cover.