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Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM?

Started byNelson <nelson@nowhere.com>
First post2017-05-13 14:27 -0400
Last post2017-05-19 09:46 +1200
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  Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Nelson <nelson@nowhere.com> - 2017-05-13 14:27 -0400
    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-13 21:08 +0000
      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? JF Mezei <jfmezei.spamnot@vaxination.ca> - 2017-05-13 17:40 -0400
        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-13 22:21 +0000
        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2017-05-14 11:07 +1200
      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> - 2017-05-13 18:52 -0700
        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Davoud <star@sky.net> - 2017-05-13 22:20 -0400
          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> - 2017-05-13 19:38 -0700
            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-13 22:56 -0400
              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Nelson <nelson@nowhere.com> - 2017-05-14 09:11 -0400
          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2017-05-14 15:42 +1200
        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 05:23 +0000
          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> - 2017-05-14 11:00 -0700
            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 19:17 +0000
              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-14 12:40 -0700
                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 19:51 +0000
                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-14 13:00 -0700
                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-14 16:52 -0400
                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> - 2017-05-14 16:12 -0700
                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-15 01:43 +0000
                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 22:03 +0000
                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-14 16:04 -0700
                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 23:11 +0000
                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-14 16:30 -0700
                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 23:55 +0000
                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? super70s <super70s@super70s.invalid> - 2017-05-15 08:25 -0500
                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Tim Streater <timstreater@greenbee.net> - 2017-05-15 14:26 +0100
                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-15 09:38 -0400
                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-15 16:14 +0000
                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2017-05-16 09:06 +1200
                                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-15 17:11 -0400
                                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-15 14:21 -0700
                                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-15 21:25 +0000
                                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-15 14:32 -0700
                                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-16 00:01 +0000
                                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2017-05-16 09:35 +1200
                                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-15 17:40 -0400
                                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-15 14:52 -0700
                                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-15 17:55 -0400
                                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-16 00:08 +0000
                                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-16 09:45 -0700
                                                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-16 13:56 -0400
                                                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? android <here@there.was> - 2017-05-16 20:36 +0200
                                                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-16 14:38 -0400
                                                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? android <here@there.was> - 2017-05-16 21:05 +0200
                                                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-16 20:28 +0000
                                                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? android <here@there.was> - 2017-05-17 05:48 +0200
                                                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-16 23:53 -0400
                                                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? android <here@there.was> - 2017-05-17 06:10 +0200
                                                                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-17 00:12 -0400
                                                                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? android <here@there.was> - 2017-05-17 06:48 +0200
                                                                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-17 00:09 -0700
                                                                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-17 10:24 -0400
                                                                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-17 15:00 +0000
                                                                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-17 08:57 -0700
                                                                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-17 12:41 -0400
                                                                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-17 09:47 -0700
                                                                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-17 12:50 -0400
                                                                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-17 09:53 -0700
                                                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-17 00:09 -0700
                                                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-16 17:44 -0700
                                                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-16 21:05 -0400
                                                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-16 18:09 -0700
                                                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2017-05-17 13:26 +1200
                                                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-16 21:35 -0400
                                                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-17 02:04 +0000
                                                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-16 18:59 +0000
                                                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? android <here@there.was> - 2017-05-16 21:07 +0200
                                                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-16 20:28 +0000
                                                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-16 18:20 +0000
                                                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-16 17:41 -0700
                                                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-17 02:04 +0000
                                                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-16 19:14 -0700
                                                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-16 22:46 -0400
                                                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-16 19:51 -0700
                                                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-16 23:41 -0400
                                                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-17 09:00 -0700
                                                                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-17 12:41 -0400
                                                                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-17 09:45 -0700
                                                                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-17 12:50 -0400
                                                                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-17 09:53 -0700
                                                                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-17 13:06 -0400
                                                                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-17 10:31 -0700
                                                                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-17 16:43 -0400
                                                                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-17 15:41 -0700
                                                                                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-17 18:49 -0400
                                                                                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-17 15:56 -0700
                                                                                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-18 00:43 -0400
                                                                                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-17 21:51 -0700
                                                                                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-18 01:05 -0400
                                                                                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-17 22:14 -0700
                                                                                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-18 01:46 -0400
                                                                                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-17 22:55 -0700
                                                                                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-18 21:50 +0000
                                                                                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-18 16:23 -0700
                                                                                                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-19 00:16 +0000
                                                                                                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-19 14:55 -0700
                                                                                                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-19 18:33 -0400
                                                                                                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-19 15:39 -0700
                                                                                                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-19 19:08 -0400
                                                                                                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-19 16:28 -0700
                                                                                                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-19 19:32 -0400
                                                                                                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-19 16:45 -0700
                                                                                                                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-19 20:05 -0400
                                                                                                                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-19 17:10 -0700
                                                                                                                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-20 15:04 +0000
                                                                                                                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-20 09:33 -0700
                                                                                                                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-20 16:43 +0000
                                                                                                                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-20 16:45 +0000
                                                                                                                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-20 09:47 -0700
                                                                                                                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-20 17:08 +0000
                                                                                                                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-22 15:21 +0000
                                                                                                                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-22 06:31 +0000
                                                                                                                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-22 15:23 +0000
                                                                                                                                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-23 09:32 +0000
                                                                                                                                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-23 10:50 -0700
                                                                                                                                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-23 21:15 +0000
                                                                                                                                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-23 16:06 -0700
                                                                                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-18 21:47 +0000
                                                                                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-18 16:19 -0700
                                                                                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-19 00:13 +0000
                                                                                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-19 01:20 -0700
                                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-16 00:05 +0000
                                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-16 09:45 -0700
                                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-16 13:56 -0400
                                                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Nelson <nelson@nowhere.com> - 2017-05-16 14:32 -0400
                                                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-16 17:40 -0700
                                                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-16 18:06 +0000
                                                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-16 15:30 -0700
                                                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-16 23:50 +0000
                                                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-16 17:38 -0700
                                                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-17 02:00 +0000
                                                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-16 19:16 -0700
                                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? JF Mezei <jfmezei.spamnot@vaxination.ca> - 2017-05-15 18:50 -0400
                                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-16 00:09 +0000
                                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? JF Mezei <jfmezei.spamnot@vaxination.ca> - 2017-05-15 20:12 -0400
                                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-16 00:16 +0000
                                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-15 20:20 -0400
                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 23:17 +0000
                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-14 16:32 -0700
                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-14 19:42 -0400
                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-15 00:04 +0000
                              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-15 01:36 +0000
                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 23:32 +0000
                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 23:33 +0000
                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> - 2017-05-14 16:14 -0700
                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 23:57 +0000
                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> - 2017-05-14 17:00 -0700
                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-15 00:16 +0000
                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-15 01:39 +0000
                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-15 03:14 +0000
                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Nelson <nelson@nowhere.com> - 2017-05-15 11:39 -0400
                            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-15 17:01 +0000
                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Tim Streater <timstreater@greenbee.net> - 2017-05-14 21:16 +0100
                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-14 13:25 -0700
                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-15 01:53 +0000
                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 22:10 +0000
                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-14 16:05 -0700
                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 23:49 +0000
                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 23:50 +0000
                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> - 2017-05-14 16:16 -0700
                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-15 00:01 +0000
                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> - 2017-05-14 17:37 -0700
                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-15 01:00 +0000
                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-15 01:50 +0000
                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-15 03:20 +0000
                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-15 05:23 +0000
                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-15 15:11 +0000
                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-14 16:52 -0400
                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-14 14:05 -0700
                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-14 17:27 -0400
                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 22:18 +0000
                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-14 16:08 -0700
                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 23:53 +0000
                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-14 16:02 -0700
                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-14 19:26 -0400
                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 22:14 +0000
                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-14 16:08 -0700
                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-14 23:51 +0000
              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Nelson <nelson@nowhere.com> - 2017-05-15 11:25 -0400
                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-15 16:48 +0000
                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Nelson <nelson@nowhere.com> - 2017-05-15 19:26 -0400
                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-16 00:15 +0000
                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Nelson <nelson@nowhere.com> - 2017-05-16 04:52 -0400
                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-16 14:30 +0000
                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-15 20:20 -0400
                  Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-16 04:28 +0000
                    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Nelson <nelson@nowhere.com> - 2017-05-16 05:02 -0400
                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-16 14:32 +0000
                        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> - 2017-05-16 17:39 -0700
                          Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-17 22:14 +0000
                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2017-05-16 11:55 -0400
                      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> - 2017-05-17 22:13 +0000
                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2017-05-16 09:09 +1200
            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? "Andre G. Isaak" <agisaak@gm.invalid> - 2017-05-14 13:35 -0600
              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Tim Streater <timstreater@greenbee.net> - 2017-05-14 21:18 +0100
                Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2017-05-15 10:07 +1200
              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? JF Mezei <jfmezei.spamnot@vaxination.ca> - 2017-05-14 17:04 -0400
              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> - 2017-05-14 16:20 -0700
            Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> - 2017-05-15 00:46 +0000
              Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> - 2017-05-14 23:47 -0700
    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson) - 2017-05-14 11:40 +1200
      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson) - 2017-05-14 14:41 +1200
    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Browne <alan.browne@freelunchvideotron.ca> - 2017-05-15 13:13 -0400
    Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2017-05-18 14:21 +1200
      Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Alan Browne <alan.browne@freelunchvideotron.ca> - 2017-05-18 09:18 -0400
        Re: Could Mac Files be Ransomwared via Windows XP Running in a VM? Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> - 2017-05-19 09:46 +1200

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#106840

Fromgtr <xxx@yyy.zzz>
Date2017-05-14 16:16 -0700
Message-ID<ofaogl$lgr$1@news.albasani.net>
In reply to#106829
On 2017-05-14 22:10:17 +0000, Jolly Roger said:

> On 2017-05-14, Tim Streater <timstreater@greenbee.net> wrote:
>> In article <ofabrk$vp8$1@gioia.aioe.org>, Alan Baker
>> <alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:
>>> On 2017-05-14 12:17 PM, Jolly Roger wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> It's very simple: Use safe computing practices. And don't fit it if it's
>>>> not broken. Unless you are experiencing a problem with symptoms that are
>>>> tied directly to adware or malware, there is no reason (it's not wise)
>>>> to install such utilities on your machine.
>>> 
>>> Sorry, but in what way is it "not wise" to simply install and use a
>>> utility such as MalwareBytes Anti-Malware?
>> 
>> To do what? To stop the zero viruses there are for OS X? Why should I
>> install some piece of software that may, for all I know, hook into the
>> OS at some low level and either introduce bugs or expose it to
>> problems. Or, worst case, be entirely fake and be malware itself.
> 
> Yep, and it has been demonstrated time and again that anti-virus
> utilities (especially the ones written for macOS) are notoriously buggy
> and ineffective, often causing more problems than they actually solve.
> Running them when there are no symptoms and no problems is unwise.
> 
>> And, en plus, does OS X anyway not come with Apple's built-in
>> anti-malware that is automatically updated to counter what few threats
>> there are? So why should I use anything else?
> 
> Apple's built-in protections are indeed good, but there are some things
> they do not look for - namely adware, which is typically downloaded and
> installed by unwary, ignorant users who believe the web page that
> instructed them to download "Adobe Flash" or some "Mac
> security/optimizer" program because their computer is supposedly
> "infected/insecure". Those are typically not as dangerous as legitimate
> viruses and malware, but if you do find your browser is comparomised,
> MalwareBytes and KnockKnock are great third-party tools to find and rid
> yourself of them.
> 
> My point, though, was that if you have no symptoms, and have no
> problems, there is no need to do anything at all.

Ransomware produces a symptom and a problem at the same time: Somebody 
else has your disk encrypted.  In order to del with a symptom/problem 
you have to get ahead of it.

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#106857

FromJolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com>
Date2017-05-15 00:01 +0000
Message-ID<ens9eoFo412U11@mid.individual.net>
In reply to#106840
On 2017-05-14, gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> wrote:
> On 2017-05-14 22:10:17 +0000, Jolly Roger said:
>
>> Apple's built-in protections are indeed good, but there are some things
>> they do not look for - namely adware, which is typically downloaded and
>> installed by unwary, ignorant users who believe the web page that
>> instructed them to download "Adobe Flash" or some "Mac
>> security/optimizer" program because their computer is supposedly
>> "infected/insecure". Those are typically not as dangerous as legitimate
>> viruses and malware, but if you do find your browser is comparomised,
>> MalwareBytes and KnockKnock are great third-party tools to find and rid
>> yourself of them.
>> 
>> My point, though, was that if you have no symptoms, and have no
>> problems, there is no need to do anything at all.
>
> Ransomware produces a symptom and a problem at the same time: Somebody 
> else has your disk encrypted.  In order to del with a symptom/problem 
> you have to get ahead of it.

You "get ahead of it" by refraining from installing it. Ransomware
doesn't get installed via magic - it requires you to download a software
package from an untrustworthy source, run the installer, and supply
administrator credentials when prompted. Don't do those things, and
the "problem" is proactively solved - and without anti-virus utilities
(imagine that!)...

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#106860

Fromgtr <xxx@yyy.zzz>
Date2017-05-14 17:37 -0700
Message-ID<ofat8p$8p0$1@news.albasani.net>
In reply to#106857
On 2017-05-15 00:01:29 +0000, Jolly Roger said:

> On 2017-05-14, gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> wrote:
>> On 2017-05-14 22:10:17 +0000, Jolly Roger said:
>> 
>>> Apple's built-in protections are indeed good, but there are some things
>>> they do not look for - namely adware, which is typically downloaded and
>>> installed by unwary, ignorant users who believe the web page that
>>> instructed them to download "Adobe Flash" or some "Mac
>>> security/optimizer" program because their computer is supposedly
>>> "infected/insecure". Those are typically not as dangerous as legitimate
>>> viruses and malware, but if you do find your browser is comparomised,
>>> MalwareBytes and KnockKnock are great third-party tools to find and rid
>>> yourself of them.
>>> 
>>> My point, though, was that if you have no symptoms, and have no
>>> problems, there is no need to do anything at all.
>> 
>> Ransomware produces a symptom and a problem at the same time: Somebody
>> else has your disk encrypted.  In order to del with a symptom/problem
>> you have to get ahead of it.
> 
> You "get ahead of it" by refraining from installing it. Ransomware
> doesn't get installed via magic - it requires you to download a software
> package from an untrustworthy source, run the installer, and supply
> administrator credentials when prompted. Don't do those things, and
> the "problem" is proactively solved - and without anti-virus utilities
> (imagine that!)...

Actualy I heard an "expert" say that you could have gotten this 
particular ransomware issue if you were simply on the *network* with 
others that were infected.  Yes, they were speaking about Windows, not 
the Mac.  But as I'm told repeatedly whatever malevolence visits 
Windows it will eventually visit the Mac.

And a side-question for all the Windows people I'm encountering who 
tell me I should be worrying because someday their maladies will be 
mine: Have we yet had either ransomware or a virus *in the wild* that 
infected Mac systems?

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#106862

FromJolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com>
Date2017-05-15 01:00 +0000
Message-ID<enscteFpi01U2@mid.individual.net>
In reply to#106860
On 2017-05-15, gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> wrote:
> On 2017-05-15 00:01:29 +0000, Jolly Roger said:
>
>> On 2017-05-14, gtr <xxx@yyy.zzz> wrote:
>>> On 2017-05-14 22:10:17 +0000, Jolly Roger said:
>>> 
>>>> Apple's built-in protections are indeed good, but there are some
>>>> things they do not look for - namely adware, which is typically
>>>> downloaded and installed by unwary, ignorant users who believe the
>>>> web page that instructed them to download "Adobe Flash" or some
>>>> "Mac security/optimizer" program because their computer is
>>>> supposedly "infected/insecure". Those are typically not as
>>>> dangerous as legitimate viruses and malware, but if you do find
>>>> your browser is comparomised, MalwareBytes and KnockKnock are great
>>>> third-party tools to find and rid yourself of them.
>>>> 
>>>> My point, though, was that if you have no symptoms, and have no
>>>> problems, there is no need to do anything at all.
>>> 
>>> Ransomware produces a symptom and a problem at the same time:
>>> Somebody else has your disk encrypted.  In order to del with a
>>> symptom/problem you have to get ahead of it.
>> 
>> You "get ahead of it" by refraining from installing it. Ransomware
>> doesn't get installed via magic - it requires you to download a
>> software package from an untrustworthy source, run the installer, and
>> supply administrator credentials when prompted. Don't do those
>> things, and the "problem" is proactively solved - and without
>> anti-virus utilities (imagine that!)...
>
> Actualy I heard an "expert" say that you could have gotten this
> particular ransomware issue if you were simply on the *network* with
> others that were infected.  Yes, they were speaking about Windows, not
> the Mac.

Exactly. What this "expert" omitted is it can't happen on a Mac due to
the increased security measures employed by the OS.

> But as I'm told repeatedly whatever malevolence visits Windows it will
> eventually visit the Mac.

They've been trotting that tired line out for *decades*. Don't listen to
such ignorance. The design and architecture of macOS (and UNIX) is
*significantly* different than Windows. And those technical differences
make it *much* harder for self-propagating viruses to work (which is why
there are none in the wild for OS X, which has been the case since the
beginning).

> And a side-question for all the Windows people I'm encountering who
> tell me I should be worrying because someday their maladies will be
> mine: Have we yet had either ransomware or a virus *in the wild* that
> infected Mac systems?

As far as viruses go, there are *no* OS X viruses in the wild - period.
There is macOS malware (including one piece of ransomware called
KeRanger), but they are all in the form of a trojan (a piece of software
the user must be tricked into actively downloading, installing, and
giving administrator credentials to for it to do anything). So safe
computing practices will naturally avoid most everything nefarious out
there for macOS. There are occasionally exceptions, typically involving
web browser security vulnerabilities, but Apple updates the built-in
protections relatively quickly once they are known about. 

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#106866

FromLewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies>
Date2017-05-15 01:50 +0000
Message-ID<slrnohi2gt.mpt.g.kreme@snow.local>
In reply to#106819
In message <140520172116564213%timstreater@greenbee.net> Tim Streater <timstreater@greenbee.net> wrote:
> And, en plus, does OS X anyway not come with Apple's built-in
> anti-malware that is automatically updated to counter what few threats
> there are? So why should I use anything else?

XProtect is very good, but it is reactive. It did nothing for the people
who downloaded the infested Handbrake this month before the issue was
discovered (what was that, 4 days worth of downloads?).

Most "anti-virus" software is nothing more than a rootkit that pwns your
computer, however that is not at all what MalwareBytes is, it's simple a
scanner. No kernel extensions. I don't even think it installs launch
services unless you setup periodic scans.

Malwarebytes also has a nifty snapshot ability which lets you install
something and then easily check what it actually did. I don't use that
either since I can parse an install log, but it's useful for muggles.

-- 
I went down the street to the 24-hour grocery. When I got there, the guy was
locking the front door. I said, "Hey, the sign says you're open 24 hours." He
said, "Yes, but not in a row." -- Steven Wright

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#106870

FromJolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com>
Date2017-05-15 03:20 +0000
Message-ID<ensl35Frf2tU1@mid.individual.net>
In reply to#106866
Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> wrote:
> In message <140520172116564213%timstreater@greenbee.net> Tim Streater
> <timstreater@greenbee.net> wrote:
>> And, en plus, does OS X anyway not come with Apple's built-in
>> anti-malware that is automatically updated to counter what few threats
>> there are? So why should I use anything else?
> 
> XProtect is very good, but it is reactive. It did nothing for the people
> who downloaded the infested Handbrake this month before the issue was
> discovered (what was that, 4 days worth of downloads?).

Antivirus software did nothing for them either. It's also reactive by that
definition.

> Most "anti-virus" software is nothing more than a rootkit that pwns your
> computer, however that is not at all what MalwareBytes is, it's simple a
> scanner. No kernel extensions. I don't even think it installs launch
> services unless you setup periodic scans.

Malwarebytes also did nothing to protect against the Handbrake Trojan
though. It would only see it after you ran a scan after being infected. 

The Handbrake trojan displayed an unsolicited dialog box asking for a
password. It turns out using the safe computing practice of refraining from
entering your password in that unsolicited dialog box is the best way to
prevent infection. Go figure...

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#106872

FromLewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies>
Date2017-05-15 05:23 +0000
Message-ID<slrnohif03.17gl.g.kreme@snow.local>
In reply to#106870
In message <ensl35Frf2tU1@mid.individual.net> Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> wrote:
> Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> wrote:
>> In message <140520172116564213%timstreater@greenbee.net> Tim Streater
>> <timstreater@greenbee.net> wrote:
>>> And, en plus, does OS X anyway not come with Apple's built-in
>>> anti-malware that is automatically updated to counter what few threats
>>> there are? So why should I use anything else?
>> 
>> XProtect is very good, but it is reactive. It did nothing for the people
>> who downloaded the infested Handbrake this month before the issue was
>> discovered (what was that, 4 days worth of downloads?).

> Antivirus software did nothing for them either. It's also reactive by that
> definition.

>> Most "anti-virus" software is nothing more than a rootkit that pwns your
>> computer, however that is not at all what MalwareBytes is, it's simple a
>> scanner. No kernel extensions. I don't even think it installs launch
>> services unless you setup periodic scans.

> Malwarebytes also did nothing to protect against the Handbrake Trojan
> though. It would only see it after you ran a scan after being infected. 

Malwarebytes on the Mac doesn't *prevent* anything, because it is simply
a scanner. This means it doesn't have the rootkit, kernel extension,
man-in-the-middle certs issues that most so-called anti-viruses have.

At least not on the Mac.

> The Handbrake trojan displayed an unsolicited dialog box asking for a
> password.

Which is so common when installing or first running a program that the
vast majority of people would never even think about it.

> It turns out using the safe computing practice of refraining from
> entering your password in that unsolicited dialog box is the best way to
> prevent infection. Go figure...

Most people are not perfect.


-- 
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#106879

FromJolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com>
Date2017-05-15 15:11 +0000
Message-ID<entuptF68e1U1@mid.individual.net>
In reply to#106872
Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> wrote:
> In message <ensl35Frf2tU1@mid.individual.net> Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> wrote:
>> Lewis <g.kreme@gmail.com.dontsendmecopies> wrote:
>>> In message <140520172116564213%timstreater@greenbee.net> Tim Streater
>>> <timstreater@greenbee.net> wrote:
>>>> And, en plus, does OS X anyway not come with Apple's built-in
>>>> anti-malware that is automatically updated to counter what few threats
>>>> there are? So why should I use anything else?
>>> 
>>> XProtect is very good, but it is reactive. It did nothing for the people
>>> who downloaded the infested Handbrake this month before the issue was
>>> discovered (what was that, 4 days worth of downloads?).
> 
>> Antivirus software did nothing for them either. It's also reactive by that
>> definition.
> 
>>> Most "anti-virus" software is nothing more than a rootkit that pwns your
>>> computer, however that is not at all what MalwareBytes is, it's simple a
>>> scanner. No kernel extensions. I don't even think it installs launch
>>> services unless you setup periodic scans.
> 
>> Malwarebytes also did nothing to protect against the Handbrake Trojan
>> though. It would only see it after you ran a scan after being infected. 
> 
> Malwarebytes on the Mac doesn't *prevent* anything, 

Glad you agree.

>> The Handbrake trojan displayed an unsolicited dialog box asking for a
>> password.
> 
> Which is so common 

Not for Handbrake, no. 

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#106823

Fromnospam <nospam@nospam.invalid>
Date2017-05-14 16:52 -0400
Message-ID<140520171652492417%nospam@nospam.invalid>
In reply to#106816
In article <ofabrk$vp8$1@gioia.aioe.org>, Alan Baker
<alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:

> >> Isn't MalwareBytes Anti-Malware unnecessary for the same reason?
> >
> > It's very simple: Use safe computing practices. And don't fit it if it's
> > not broken. Unless you are experiencing a problem with symptoms that are
> > tied directly to adware or malware, there is no reason (it's not wise)
> > to install such utilities on your machine.
> 
> Sorry, but in what way is it "not wise" to simply install and use a 
> utility such as MalwareBytes Anti-Malware?

because it's not necessary and generally makes things worse.

anti-malware apps by their very nature must hook into the lowest levels
of the system, which means that even the smallest bug can fuck you
over.

> >> I think there are no estimated at more than 45,000 reasons in ~100
> >> countries to believe that "simple safe computing practices" aren't the
> >> normi
> >
> > Speak for yourself. My computing practices are such that I never worry
> > about malware on my machines. Your computing practices are *completely*
> > within *your* control. ; )
> 
> Sorry, but you're wrong.
> 
> You are right in your assessment that if you don't do anything foolish, 
> your chances of having a malware infection are very slim, but they are 
> still there.

the chances of a failure of any type, including hard drive failure,
directory corruption where the hard drive works but is unreadable,
logic board failure and various other failures are also slim, yet still
there.

the solution is to have a solid backup strategy, so no matter what
might go wrong, you fix/replace the problem and then restore from your
backup.

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#106825

FromAlan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net>
Date2017-05-14 14:05 -0700
Message-ID<ofagq1$18pd$1@gioia.aioe.org>
In reply to#106823
On 2017-05-14 1:52 PM, nospam wrote:
> In article <ofabrk$vp8$1@gioia.aioe.org>, Alan Baker
> <alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:
>
>>>> Isn't MalwareBytes Anti-Malware unnecessary for the same reason?
>>>
>>> It's very simple: Use safe computing practices. And don't fit it if it's
>>> not broken. Unless you are experiencing a problem with symptoms that are
>>> tied directly to adware or malware, there is no reason (it's not wise)
>>> to install such utilities on your machine.
>>
>> Sorry, but in what way is it "not wise" to simply install and use a
>> utility such as MalwareBytes Anti-Malware?
>
> because it's not necessary and generally makes things worse.

No. It does not make things worse.

>
> anti-malware apps by their very nature must hook into the lowest levels
> of the system, which means that even the smallest bug can fuck you
> over.

Nope. That is incorrect. Always on anti-malware might need to do that, 
but that's not the only way to use it.

>
>>>> I think there are no estimated at more than 45,000 reasons in ~100
>>>> countries to believe that "simple safe computing practices" aren't the
>>>> normi
>>>
>>> Speak for yourself. My computing practices are such that I never worry
>>> about malware on my machines. Your computing practices are *completely*
>>> within *your* control. ; )
>>
>> Sorry, but you're wrong.
>>
>> You are right in your assessment that if you don't do anything foolish,
>> your chances of having a malware infection are very slim, but they are
>> still there.
>
> the chances of a failure of any type, including hard drive failure,
> directory corruption where the hard drive works but is unreadable,
> logic board failure and various other failures are also slim, yet still
> there.

Yes. Also true.

>
> the solution is to have a solid backup strategy, so no matter what
> might go wrong, you fix/replace the problem and then restore from your
> backup.

Also a good idea, but when I can do the occasional check to make sure 
that not only is there no catastrophic malware on the system, but also 
the annoying "potentially unwanted program"-level malware, I'm happier.

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#106826

Fromnospam <nospam@nospam.invalid>
Date2017-05-14 17:27 -0400
Message-ID<140520171727548734%nospam@nospam.invalid>
In reply to#106825
In article <ofagq1$18pd$1@gioia.aioe.org>, Alan Baker
<alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:

> >>>> Isn't MalwareBytes Anti-Malware unnecessary for the same reason?
> >>>
> >>> It's very simple: Use safe computing practices. And don't fit it if it's
> >>> not broken. Unless you are experiencing a problem with symptoms that are
> >>> tied directly to adware or malware, there is no reason (it's not wise)
> >>> to install such utilities on your machine.
> >>
> >> Sorry, but in what way is it "not wise" to simply install and use a
> >> utility such as MalwareBytes Anti-Malware?
> >
> > because it's not necessary and generally makes things worse.
> 
> No. It does not make things worse.

yes it absolutely does. 

bugs in anti-malware apps have caused all sorts of problems over the
years and that hasn't changed (nor will it). 

one of my favourites is when norton quarantined the virtual memory swap
files. 

> > anti-malware apps by their very nature must hook into the lowest levels
> > of the system, which means that even the smallest bug can fuck you
> > over.
> 
> Nope. That is incorrect. Always on anti-malware might need to do that, 
> but that's not the only way to use it.

it doesn't matter how it's used. it's not needed, not reliable and the
biggest problem is that it gives a false sense of security.

the bad guys are taking advantage of zero-days. you'd need to wait
until your anti-malware utility is updated to even be able to detect
it.

> >>>> I think there are no estimated at more than 45,000 reasons in ~100
> >>>> countries to believe that "simple safe computing practices" aren't the
> >>>> normi
> >>>
> >>> Speak for yourself. My computing practices are such that I never worry
> >>> about malware on my machines. Your computing practices are *completely*
> >>> within *your* control. ; )
> >>
> >> Sorry, but you're wrong.
> >>
> >> You are right in your assessment that if you don't do anything foolish,
> >> your chances of having a malware infection are very slim, but they are
> >> still there.
> >
> > the chances of a failure of any type, including hard drive failure,
> > directory corruption where the hard drive works but is unreadable,
> > logic board failure and various other failures are also slim, yet still
> > there.
> 
> Yes. Also true.
> 
> >
> > the solution is to have a solid backup strategy, so no matter what
> > might go wrong, you fix/replace the problem and then restore from your
> > backup.
> 
> Also a good idea, but when I can do the occasional check to make sure 
> that not only is there no catastrophic malware on the system, but also 
> the annoying "potentially unwanted program"-level malware, I'm happier.

a check is not a guarantee of anything. 

it's a false sense of security.

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#106831

FromJolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com>
Date2017-05-14 22:18 +0000
Message-ID<ens3d4Fnn0oU4@mid.individual.net>
In reply to#106826
On 2017-05-14, nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> wrote:
> In article <ofagq1$18pd$1@gioia.aioe.org>, Alan Baker
><alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:
>
>>>>> It's very simple: Use safe computing practices. And don't fit it
>>>>> if it's not broken. Unless you are experiencing a problem with
>>>>> symptoms that are tied directly to adware or malware, there is no
>>>>> reason (it's not wise) to install such utilities on your machine.
>>>>
>>>> Sorry, but in what way is it "not wise" to simply install and use
>>>> a utility such as MalwareBytes Anti-Malware?
>>>
>>> because it's not necessary and generally makes things worse.
>> 
>> No. It does not make things worse.
>
> yes it absolutely does. 
>
> bugs in anti-malware apps have caused all sorts of problems over the
> years and that hasn't changed (nor will it). 
>
> one of my favourites is when norton quarantined the virtual memory
> swap files. 

Yep. Even worse, they often actually open your computer up to even
*more* exploits (making you even less secure) due to the lazy way in
which anti-virus utilities are designed:

<http://www.pcworld.com/article/2459760/antivirus-products-riddled-with-security-flaws-researcher-says.html>

> it doesn't matter how it's used. it's not needed, not reliable and the
> biggest problem is that it gives a false sense of security.
>
> the bad guys are taking advantage of zero-days. you'd need to wait
> until your anti-malware utility is updated to even be able to detect
> it.

Yep - they offer nothing more than a complete false sense of security,
just because it makes you *feel* better. Unwise indeed. Bottom line: if
it ain't broke, don't fix it.

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#106836

FromAlan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net>
Date2017-05-14 16:08 -0700
Message-ID<ofao22$1jjr$5@gioia.aioe.org>
In reply to#106831
On 2017-05-14 3:18 PM, Jolly Roger wrote:
> On 2017-05-14, nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> wrote:
>> In article <ofagq1$18pd$1@gioia.aioe.org>, Alan Baker
>> <alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:
>>
>>>>>> It's very simple: Use safe computing practices. And don't fit it
>>>>>> if it's not broken. Unless you are experiencing a problem with
>>>>>> symptoms that are tied directly to adware or malware, there is no
>>>>>> reason (it's not wise) to install such utilities on your machine.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sorry, but in what way is it "not wise" to simply install and use
>>>>> a utility such as MalwareBytes Anti-Malware?
>>>>
>>>> because it's not necessary and generally makes things worse.
>>>
>>> No. It does not make things worse.
>>
>> yes it absolutely does.
>>
>> bugs in anti-malware apps have caused all sorts of problems over the
>> years and that hasn't changed (nor will it).
>>
>> one of my favourites is when norton quarantined the virtual memory
>> swap files.
>
> Yep. Even worse, they often actually open your computer up to even
> *more* exploits (making you even less secure) due to the lazy way in
> which anti-virus utilities are designed:
>
> <http://www.pcworld.com/article/2459760/antivirus-products-riddled-with-security-flaws-researcher-says.html>

That is a general problem of software, sorry.

>
>> it doesn't matter how it's used. it's not needed, not reliable and the
>> biggest problem is that it gives a false sense of security.
>>
>> the bad guys are taking advantage of zero-days. you'd need to wait
>> until your anti-malware utility is updated to even be able to detect
>> it.
>
> Yep - they offer nothing more than a complete false sense of security,
> just because it makes you *feel* better. Unwise indeed. Bottom line: if
> it ain't broke, don't fix it.

I hope you don't treat your car that way...

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#106853

FromJolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com>
Date2017-05-14 23:53 +0000
Message-ID<ens904Fo412U8@mid.individual.net>
In reply to#106836
On 2017-05-14, Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:
> On 2017-05-14 3:18 PM, Jolly Roger wrote:
>> On 2017-05-14, nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> wrote:
>>>
>>> bugs in anti-malware apps have caused all sorts of problems over the
>>> years and that hasn't changed (nor will it).
>>>
>>> one of my favourites is when norton quarantined the virtual memory
>>> swap files.
>>
>> Yep. Even worse, they often actually open your computer up to even
>> *more* exploits (making you even less secure) due to the lazy way in
>> which anti-virus utilities are designed:
>>
>> <http://www.pcworld.com/article/2459760/antivirus-products-riddled-with-security-flaws-researcher-says.html>
>
> That is a general problem of software, sorry.

It's *especially* a problem with anti-virus utilities due to the fact
that they mess with low-level parts of the system, sorry. 

>> Yep - they offer nothing more than a complete false sense of security,
>> just because it makes you *feel* better. Unwise indeed. Bottom line: if
>> it ain't broke, don't fix it.
>
> I hope you don't treat your car that way...

I don't since they aren't in any way the same type of thing. Another
WINNING fail for you.

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#106832

FromAlan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net>
Date2017-05-14 16:02 -0700
Message-ID<ofanm8$1jjr$1@gioia.aioe.org>
In reply to#106826
On 2017-05-14 2:27 PM, nospam wrote:
> In article <ofagq1$18pd$1@gioia.aioe.org>, Alan Baker
> <alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:
>
>>>>>> Isn't MalwareBytes Anti-Malware unnecessary for the same reason?
>>>>>
>>>>> It's very simple: Use safe computing practices. And don't fit it if it's
>>>>> not broken. Unless you are experiencing a problem with symptoms that are
>>>>> tied directly to adware or malware, there is no reason (it's not wise)
>>>>> to install such utilities on your machine.
>>>>
>>>> Sorry, but in what way is it "not wise" to simply install and use a
>>>> utility such as MalwareBytes Anti-Malware?
>>>
>>> because it's not necessary and generally makes things worse.
>>
>> No. It does not make things worse.
>
> yes it absolutely does.

Nope.

>
> bugs in anti-malware apps have caused all sorts of problems over the
> years and that hasn't changed (nor will it).

By that argument, you're only safe if you don't actually turn the 
computer on.

>
> one of my favourites is when norton quarantined the virtual memory swap
> files.

Cite, please...

>
>>> anti-malware apps by their very nature must hook into the lowest levels
>>> of the system, which means that even the smallest bug can fuck you
>>> over.
>>
>> Nope. That is incorrect. Always on anti-malware might need to do that,
>> but that's not the only way to use it.
>
> it doesn't matter how it's used. it's not needed, not reliable and the
> biggest problem is that it gives a false sense of security.

I noted the way you avoided acknowledging that I rebutted the point you 
made.

>
> the bad guys are taking advantage of zero-days. you'd need to wait
> until your anti-malware utility is updated to even be able to detect
> it.

Still better than nothing, sorry.

>
>>>>>> I think there are no estimated at more than 45,000 reasons in ~100
>>>>>> countries to believe that "simple safe computing practices" aren't the
>>>>>> normi
>>>>>
>>>>> Speak for yourself. My computing practices are such that I never worry
>>>>> about malware on my machines. Your computing practices are *completely*
>>>>> within *your* control. ; )
>>>>
>>>> Sorry, but you're wrong.
>>>>
>>>> You are right in your assessment that if you don't do anything foolish,
>>>> your chances of having a malware infection are very slim, but they are
>>>> still there.
>>>
>>> the chances of a failure of any type, including hard drive failure,
>>> directory corruption where the hard drive works but is unreadable,
>>> logic board failure and various other failures are also slim, yet still
>>> there.
>>
>> Yes. Also true.
>>
>>>
>>> the solution is to have a solid backup strategy, so no matter what
>>> might go wrong, you fix/replace the problem and then restore from your
>>> backup.
>>
>> Also a good idea, but when I can do the occasional check to make sure
>> that not only is there no catastrophic malware on the system, but also
>> the annoying "potentially unwanted program"-level malware, I'm happier.
>
> a check is not a guarantee of anything.

No. It's not.

>
> it's a false sense of security.

Nope. It's a reasonable step in safeguarding oneself.

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#106843

Fromnospam <nospam@nospam.invalid>
Date2017-05-14 19:26 -0400
Message-ID<140520171926386175%nospam@nospam.invalid>
In reply to#106832
In article <ofanm8$1jjr$1@gioia.aioe.org>, Alan Baker
<alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:

> >>>>>> Isn't MalwareBytes Anti-Malware unnecessary for the same reason?
> >>>>>
> >>>>> It's very simple: Use safe computing practices. And don't fit it if it's
> >>>>> not broken. Unless you are experiencing a problem with symptoms that are
> >>>>> tied directly to adware or malware, there is no reason (it's not wise)
> >>>>> to install such utilities on your machine.
> >>>>
> >>>> Sorry, but in what way is it "not wise" to simply install and use a
> >>>> utility such as MalwareBytes Anti-Malware?
> >>>
> >>> because it's not necessary and generally makes things worse.
> >>
> >> No. It does not make things worse.
> >
> > yes it absolutely does.
> 
> Nope.

wrong. anti-malware apps cause more problems than they attempt to
solve. this is *well* documented.

> > bugs in anti-malware apps have caused all sorts of problems over the
> > years and that hasn't changed (nor will it).
> 
> By that argument, you're only safe if you don't actually turn the 
> computer on.

straw man.

> > one of my favourites is when norton quarantined the virtual memory swap
> > files.
> 
> Cite, please...

<https://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/05/10/symantec_mac_false_alarm/>
  A false positive in Norton AntiVirus (NAV) for Macintosh left many
  Apple fans fearful that their machines had become infected with a
  Trojan last week. The glitch - triggered by a rogue virus definition
  update - left Mac users running various versions of NAV for Mac under
  the false impression that their swap files were infected with malware
  called "Hacktool.Underhand". The bogus warnings were frequently
  accompanied by system crashes on machines running Mac OS X.

<https://discussions.apple.com/thread/709554?start=0&tstart=0>
  And let's not forget, of course, that it is possible for a signature
  to falsely identify a non-harmful file as a "virus." Twice so far,
  Symantec has released signature files that mistakenly believe that an
  ordinary file is a "virus." Once, the file erroneously identified as
  a "virus" was the Mac OS X memory swap file; users who installed this
  update and then "removed" the "virus" caused severe damage to their
  operating systems!

also from the above link, several other fuckups:
  - A bug which can consume all of the space on your hard drive.
  - An extremely serious bug which can destroy your ability to
  authenticate with a password. This means you cannot install software,
  you cannot run Apple Software Update, and you cannot modify the
  system. I have yet to find any solution other than a complete
  reinstall of OS X for this problem.
  - A data-corruption bug which causes it to destroy files when you use
  the Save command from Adobe products such as Photoshop and InDesign.
  The file seems to save OK, but it is corrupted by Norton as it is
  saved. You will not know the file is corrupted until you go to try to
  use it later.

and it ain't just macs:
<https://www.cnet.com/news/flawed-symantec-update-cripples-chinese-pcs/>
  A Symantec antivirus signature update mistakenly quarantined two
  critical system files in the Simplified Chinese version of Windows XP
  last week, crippling PCs throughout China.

> >>> anti-malware apps by their very nature must hook into the lowest levels
> >>> of the system, which means that even the smallest bug can fuck you
> >>> over.
> >>
> >> Nope. That is incorrect. Always on anti-malware might need to do that,
> >> but that's not the only way to use it.
> >
> > it doesn't matter how it's used. it's not needed, not reliable and the
> > biggest problem is that it gives a false sense of security.
> 
> I noted the way you avoided acknowledging that I rebutted the point you 
> made.

you did not.

> > the bad guys are taking advantage of zero-days. you'd need to wait
> > until your anti-malware utility is updated to even be able to detect
> > it.
> 
> Still better than nothing, sorry.

it's actually worse because it's a false sense of security.


> >>>
> >>> the solution is to have a solid backup strategy, so no matter what
> >>> might go wrong, you fix/replace the problem and then restore from your
> >>> backup.
> >>
> >> Also a good idea, but when I can do the occasional check to make sure
> >> that not only is there no catastrophic malware on the system, but also
> >> the annoying "potentially unwanted program"-level malware, I'm happier.
> >
> > a check is not a guarantee of anything.
> 
> No. It's not.

so why bother?

it's a false sense of security. you're not any better off.

> > it's a false sense of security.
> 
> Nope. It's a reasonable step in safeguarding oneself.

not in the least.

you can still be pwned if you click the wrong link.

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#106830

FromJolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com>
Date2017-05-14 22:14 +0000
Message-ID<ens35pFnn0oU3@mid.individual.net>
In reply to#106825
On 2017-05-14, Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:
> On 2017-05-14 1:52 PM, nospam wrote:
>> In article <ofabrk$vp8$1@gioia.aioe.org>, Alan Baker
>> <alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:
>>
>>>>> Isn't MalwareBytes Anti-Malware unnecessary for the same reason?
>>>>
>>>> It's very simple: Use safe computing practices. And don't fit it if it's
>>>> not broken. Unless you are experiencing a problem with symptoms that are
>>>> tied directly to adware or malware, there is no reason (it's not wise)
>>>> to install such utilities on your machine.
>>>
>>> Sorry, but in what way is it "not wise" to simply install and use a
>>> utility such as MalwareBytes Anti-Malware?
>>
>> because it's not necessary and generally makes things worse.
>
> No. It does not make things worse.

That's your very misguided opinion, which can be easily proven wrong and
thus discarded. It's been shown many times over that Mac anti-virus
tools cause problems. The fact is there is no such thing as bug-free
software, and anti-virus utilities in particular hook into system
internals to a greater extent than other software, where bugs can cause
more serious performance and security problems. So installing them
needlessly is unwise.

>> anti-malware apps by their very nature must hook into the lowest levels
>> of the system, which means that even the smallest bug can fuck you
>> over.
>
> Nope. That is incorrect.

It's absolutely correct and pertinent.

> Always on anti-malware might need to do that

You just contradicted yourself.

>> the solution is to have a solid backup strategy, so no matter what
>> might go wrong, you fix/replace the problem and then restore from your
>> backup.
>
> Also a good idea, but when I can do the occasional check to make sure 
> that not only is there no catastrophic malware on the system, but also 
> the annoying "potentially unwanted program"-level malware, I'm happier.

Translation: "It makes me *feel* good to babysit my system, even when
there are no problems at all." <- all emotion, no logic.

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#106835

FromAlan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net>
Date2017-05-14 16:08 -0700
Message-ID<ofao0l$1jjr$4@gioia.aioe.org>
In reply to#106830
On 2017-05-14 3:14 PM, Jolly Roger wrote:
> On 2017-05-14, Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:
>> On 2017-05-14 1:52 PM, nospam wrote:
>>> In article <ofabrk$vp8$1@gioia.aioe.org>, Alan Baker
>>> <alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>>>> Isn't MalwareBytes Anti-Malware unnecessary for the same reason?
>>>>>
>>>>> It's very simple: Use safe computing practices. And don't fit it if it's
>>>>> not broken. Unless you are experiencing a problem with symptoms that are
>>>>> tied directly to adware or malware, there is no reason (it's not wise)
>>>>> to install such utilities on your machine.
>>>>
>>>> Sorry, but in what way is it "not wise" to simply install and use a
>>>> utility such as MalwareBytes Anti-Malware?
>>>
>>> because it's not necessary and generally makes things worse.
>>
>> No. It does not make things worse.
>
> That's your very misguided opinion, which can be easily proven wrong and
> thus discarded. It's been shown many times over that Mac anti-virus
> tools cause problems. The fact is there is no such thing as bug-free
> software, and anti-virus utilities in particular hook into system
> internals to a greater extent than other software, where bugs can cause
> more serious performance and security problems. So installing them
> needlessly is unwise.

Show where that has been shown.

>
>>> anti-malware apps by their very nature must hook into the lowest levels
>>> of the system, which means that even the smallest bug can fuck you
>>> over.
>>
>> Nope. That is incorrect.
>
> It's absolutely correct and pertinent.

No. It is absolutely incorrect. SOME anti-malware tools do that, but not 
all.

>
>> Always on anti-malware might need to do that
>
> You just contradicted yourself.

I'm replacing an absolute statement with the facts. A particular CLASS 
of anti-malware can be said to behave in that manner, not ALL anti-malware.

>
>>> the solution is to have a solid backup strategy, so no matter what
>>> might go wrong, you fix/replace the problem and then restore from your
>>> backup.
>>
>> Also a good idea, but when I can do the occasional check to make sure
>> that not only is there no catastrophic malware on the system, but also
>> the annoying "potentially unwanted program"-level malware, I'm happier.
>
> Translation: "It makes me *feel* good to babysit my system, even when
> there are no problems at all." <- all emotion, no logic.

I also get my car taken in for regular service and inspection.

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#106852

FromJolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com>
Date2017-05-14 23:51 +0000
Message-ID<ens8snFo412U7@mid.individual.net>
In reply to#106835
On 2017-05-14, Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:
> On 2017-05-14 3:14 PM, Jolly Roger wrote:
>> On 2017-05-14, Alan Baker <alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:
>>> On 2017-05-14 1:52 PM, nospam wrote:
>>>> In article <ofabrk$vp8$1@gioia.aioe.org>, Alan Baker
>>>> <alangbaker@telus.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>>> Isn't MalwareBytes Anti-Malware unnecessary for the same reason?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It's very simple: Use safe computing practices. And don't fit it if it's
>>>>>> not broken. Unless you are experiencing a problem with symptoms that are
>>>>>> tied directly to adware or malware, there is no reason (it's not wise)
>>>>>> to install such utilities on your machine.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sorry, but in what way is it "not wise" to simply install and use a
>>>>> utility such as MalwareBytes Anti-Malware?
>>>>
>>>> because it's not necessary and generally makes things worse.
>>>
>>> No. It does not make things worse.
>>
>> That's your very misguided opinion, which can be easily proven wrong and
>> thus discarded. It's been shown many times over that Mac anti-virus
>> tools cause problems. The fact is there is no such thing as bug-free
>> software, and anti-virus utilities in particular hook into system
>> internals to a greater extent than other software, where bugs can cause
>> more serious performance and security problems. So installing them
>> needlessly is unwise.
>
> Show where that has been shown.

Just did in the other sub-thread where you asked for it. Another hard
fail for you. Tired of WINNING yet?

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#106880

FromNelson <nelson@nowhere.com>
Date2017-05-15 11:25 -0400
Message-ID<0001HW.D53F40A100DE42B8B02919BF@news.astraweb.com>
In reply to#106814
On Sun, 14 May 2017 15:17:15 -0400, Jolly Roger wrote
(in article <enroprFle3lU1@mid.individual.net>):

> It's very simple: Use safe computing practices. And don't fit it if it's not 
> broken. Unless you are experiencing a problem with symptoms that are tied 
> directly to adware or malware, there is no reason (it's not wise) to install 
> such utilities on your machine.

From what I've read on ArsTechnica and other places there is, as yet, 
no evidence the initial vector was a link in an email or a visit to a 
sketchy website... although that seems likely.  However, once 
established, it propagates as a worm which requires more than simple 
safe computing practices to stop.  The operative technology was 
developed by NSA to penetrate the Iranian centrifuge control network, 
for example.

I think safe computing is probably like locking your car door figuring 
the thief will move on to the next unlocked vehicle.  It will not 
protect your car from a determined thief.

-- 
Nelson

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