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| From | "David B." <"David B."@invalid.org> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac |
| Subject | Re: You can protect your Mac from malware by following three simple rules! |
| Date | 2026-05-21 10:59 +0100 |
| Organization | Retired |
| Message-ID | <n783cnFnhgqU1@mid.individual.net> (permalink) |
| References | (8 earlier) <XnsB44CEFCFE92FEHT1@cF04o3ON7k2lx05.lLC.9r5> <n6tqfkFk1bjU1@mid.individual.net> <XnsB451E895A53E2HT1@cF04o3ON7k2lx05.lLC.9r5> <n75cppFajbvU1@mid.individual.net> <XnsB452E9F15F07CHT1@cF04o3ON7k2lx05.lLC.9r5> |
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On 21/05/2026 03:59, Gremlin wrote: > "David B." <"David B."@invalid.org> news:n75cppFajbvU1@mid.individual.net > Wed, 20 May 2026 09:22:01 GMT in alt.computer.workshop, wrote: > >> On 20/05/2026 03:51, Gremlin wrote: >>> "David B." <David@hotmail.co.uk> news:n6tqfkFk1bjU1@mid.individual.net >>> Sun, 17 May 2026 12:26:28 GMT in alt.computer.workshop, wrote: >>> >>>> I'd like to take up one specific point with you. Even if a product >>>> user elects to NOT save an EtreCheck report, a complete copy *IS* kept >>>> on the user's computer, hidden away where most folk will not find it. >>> >>> Why do you think it's hidden away where most people wouldn't find it? >> >> I don't just THINK it is - it *IS* hidden! > > I'm aware the folder they branch from is hidden, but, I still don't > understand why you think most people wouldn't find it? It's not that hidden > if you think about it. It's not found by a routine search. >> One has to use the "option" key to actually FIND the LIBRARY entry where >> the containing folder may be found. It's hidden away in "Application >> Support" in a folder called "EtreCheck". Within THAT folder is another >> one called "PreviousReports". I > > David, this is so well known that google's AI is well aware of it. It > considers this to be method 2 of gaining access to the files if you wanted > to do so. Please provide the AI answer to which you refer. I'd like to ee what AI reported to you. >> They are, as I said, well hidden. > > I don't know why? the other search options you listed can't find them? But, > they are not well hidden. They are in your home folder/Library folder as you > said, but, this is a common folder location and it is well known. I found that rather odd too. >> *WHY* are they there???? >>>> One of the features of EtreCheck is that when it is opened it will >>>> 'phone home' to Etresoft to check for updates. By so doing it provides >>>> John Daniel the actual IP address of the user. >>> >>> It provides an IP address. It can't get the specific user from an IP >>> address alone. You have heard of networks, right? >> >> Indeed I have! > > Yet you know nothing about them? Can you explain that to me? I'll quote instead:- Key ConceptsThe Structure: IP addresses have two parts. One part identifies the Network (the larger group) and the other identifies the Host (the specific device on that network). Subnet Masks: A subnet mask is used to divide an IP address into these network and host sections, which dictates the size of the network. IP Address VersionsIPv4: The older standard consisting of four numbers between 0 and 255 (e.g., 192.168.1.1). It allows for roughly 4.3 billion unique addresses.IPv6: The modern standard using alphanumeric characters and colons (e.g., 2001:0db8:85a3:0000:0000:8a2e:0370:7334). It provides a virtually limitless number of addresses. Types of IP Addresses Public IP: Assigned by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). It identifies your entire network (like a home or office router) to the outside internet. Private IP: Used exclusively inside a local network (e.g., your smartphone connected to your home Wi-Fi). These cannot be accessed directly from the public internet. Static vs. Dynamic: A static IP address is manually configured and never changes, whereas a dynamic IP address is automatically assigned by the network and can rotate or change over time. >>>> You are well aware that unscrupulous characters can use that >>>> information to scan for open ports and, if found, can sneak into a >>>> computer unseen. >>> >>> That's a gross over simplification of the process, David. >> >> Thank you for confirming that is *IS* possible! > > Please, re-read what I wrote. It's nowhere near as simple as you are trying > to make it out to be. My techie friend showed me how to do it - and I have - with Kali! >>>> I discovered that *YOU* were a *VIRUS WRITER*!!!!!! >>> >>> You discovered something that's been public information for almost a >>> decade longer than I've known you? Exactly how did you do this? >>> An investigator you are not. An idiot, you are. >> >> I used SOPHOS at work. A fellow you once clashed swords with also worked >> for SOPHOS. A good man by all accounts. Do you remember his name?!!! > > You aren't answering my questions, David. You claimed that you discovered > that I was at one point a virus writer. Perhaps instead of discovered, you > meant to say that you learned about some of my past? That would be more > accurate. OK - I'll accept that. But I did have much correspondence with Graham Cluely about you! >> That's how I found you! > > I wasn't hiding, David. True. >> Here's a reminder! >> https://groups.google.com/g/alt.comp.virus/c/mztWdeoWoGU > > That thread also confirms I wasn't hiding. I've been very clear concerning > some of the stupid shit I did. The last malware I wrote is twenty six years > old now, David. It's good to hear you say that you were stupid - VERY stupid! -- David
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