Time Capsule is out and ready to be shipped. Time Capsule is a new wireless backup device from Apple. It combines an Airport base station and a big hard-drive to use with Time Machine.
I love wireless, and everything that can remove the clutter from my desktop. Time Capsule seems to be a great device but what about security?
I know it implements WPA security, but we all know that hackers can break into anything. I’m concerned about Time Capsule because of its built-in backup.
Think about that. All your Macs are going to backup their data in your Time Capsule; storing the history of all your files for months. What about a hacker break into your network? He will just have access to all your files, uncrypted, without even having to sneak into any of your other computers.
Maybe you think I’m a paranoid but most people leave their wireless network switched on all day. Prove me wrong but your data might be at risk.
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I thought the data is encrypted?
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Time Machine backups are non encrypted. But I don't know if files stored on Time Capsule can be encrypted (using Filevault or something like that).
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In the case then, you can still use FileVault (system preferences) to encrypt files.
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Actually, from what I've read so far, Time Capsule won't backup FileVault filesystems; actually Time Machine itself is not really FileVault friendly. IMO that's a big issue.
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Yipes that's an unnecessary compromise for a small convenience. I'm sure that finding people's digital treasure troves and geotagging them will become a sport.
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