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1. Why is my Mac asking me for a keychain password?
2. Does my Mac have a virus keychain?
3. How do I get rid of Keychain Access on my Mac?
4. Can I turn off keychain on my Mac?
5. What is the default keychain password Mac?
6. How do I fix iCloud Keychain on Mac?
7. Is the Mac password keychain safe?
8. What does Mac Keychain Access do?
9. Has Apple keychain been hacked?
10. Can I tell if my Mac has been hacked?
11. Should I trust Apple keychain?
12. Why does my Mac ask for password instead of fingerprint?
13. How do I stop keychain from asking to save passwords?

Why is my Mac asking me for a keychain password?

If you change your account password, you may sometimes find the default keychain password has not changed. This means you will be asked for a keychain password each time an app wants authentication. To fix: Open Keychain Access and choose “Change Password for Keychain 'login.

Does my Mac have a virus keychain?

There is no keychain virus on your Mac, but your Mac's keychain data is a target for malware like Proton and MacDownloader. To get rid of it, you would need to remove the malware that's trying to access your data.

How do I get rid of Keychain Access on my Mac?

In the Keychain Access app on your Mac, if your keychains aren't visible, choose Window > Keychain Access. Select a keychain in the Keychains list. Choose File > Delete Keychain [keychain name].

Can I turn off keychain on my Mac?

Here is how to enable or disable iCloud Keychain on your system: On a Mac: Open System Preferences>iCloud>Check (or uncheck) Keychain. You'll need to enter your Apple ID and follow a series of on-screen instructions. On iOS: In Settings, open Apple ID>iCloud>Keychain Toggle to on (or off).

What is the default keychain password Mac?

Your default keychain has the same password as your login password. This keychain is unlocked automatically when you log in to Mac OS X and is referred to in Keychain Access menus as the "login" keychain. Keychain problems occur when a user's login password does not match their keychain password.

How do I fix iCloud Keychain on Mac?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Keychain > Advanced. On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Apple ID. Click iCloud in the sidebar, then select Keychain. If you're using macOS Mojave or earlier, click iCloud, then click Options next to Keychain.

Is the Mac password keychain safe?

Everything stored in iCloud Keychain is secure — it's protected by industry-standard encryption. Your iCloud Keychain can't be set up on another Mac or iOS or iPadOS device unless you approve it.

What does Mac Keychain Access do?

Keychain Access is a macOS app that stores your passwords and account information, and reduces the number of passwords you have to remember and manage. When you access a website, email account, network server, or other password-protected item, you may be given the option to remember or save the password.

Has Apple keychain been hacked?

Due to Apple's commitment to privacy and security, the data stored in iCloud Keychain remains protected even if the user's iCloud account has been compromised. This is true even if iCloud is compromised by an external attack or a third party accesses user accounts.

Can I tell if my Mac has been hacked?

One way to tell if you have been hacked is to check for strange activity on the Activity Monitor. You should check network activity specifically. If you spot excessive network activity, a hacker may likely have gained access to your Mac. Another way to check is to go and see the Sharing part in System Preferences.

Should I trust Apple keychain?

Everything stored in iCloud Keychain is secure—it's protected by industry-standard encryption. Your iCloud Keychain can't be set up on another Mac or iOS or iPadOS device unless you approve it.

Why does my Mac ask for password instead of fingerprint?

Additionally, you might need to enter your password instead of using Touch ID in these situations: Your fingerprint isn't recognized five times in a row. You haven't unlocked your device in more than 48 hours. You're trying to change settings in the Touch ID & Password pane of System Preferences.

How do I stop keychain from asking to save passwords?

Open the Settings app, then scroll down and tap Passwords. Tap AutoFill Passwords and deselect iCloud Keychain.