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Finder must be set to always empty Trash securely.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25356 | OSX00535 M6 | SV-37303r1_rule | ECRC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| In Mac OS X Finder can be configured to always securely erase items placed in the Trash. This prevents data placed in the Trash from being restored. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| MAC OSX 10.6 Workstation Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35998r1_chk ) |
|---|
| 1. Open Finder-> Preferences -> Advanced. 2. Ensure "Empty Trash Securely" is checked. If the option is not checked, this is a finding. This must be done for each user on the system. |
| Fix Text (F-31251r1_fix) |
|---|
| 1. Open Finder-> Preferences -> Advanced. 2. Select "Empty Trash Securely". This must be done for each user on the system. |