Re: You can protect your Mac from malware by following three simple rules!

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	2026-05-24 15:15 +0100
Organization	Retired
Message-ID	<n7gffcF2l1kU1@mid.individual.net> (permalink)
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On 24/05/2026 14:55, Brock McNuggets wrote:
> Brock McNuggets <Brock.McNuggets@gmail.com> wrote:
>> pothead <pothead@snakebite.com> wrote:
>>> On 2026-05-24, David B. <"David B."@invalid.org> wrote:
>>>> On 24/05/2026 13:54, Brock McNuggets wrote:
>>>>> On May 24, 2026 at 5:43:01 AM MST, ""David B."" wrote
>>>>> <n7ga2lF1qc7U1@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 24/05/2026 13:35, Brock McNuggets wrote:
>>>>>>> David B. <"David B."@invalid.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>> On 24/05/2026 08:35, Brock McNuggets wrote:
>>>>>>>>> David B. <"David B."@invalid.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>> On 24/05/2026 00:46, Brock McNuggets wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> On May 23, 2026 at 1:12:55 PM MST, ""David B."" wrote
>>>>>>>>>>> <n7eg27Fno4sU1@mid.individual.net>:
>>>>>>>>>> [....]
>>>>>>>>>>> Not sure the relevance of any of this. So back to the question:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> You:
>>>>>>>>>>> EtreCheck claims that it is removed simply by dragging it to the 'Bin'.
>>>>>>>>>>> That is *NOT* the case.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Me:
>>>>>>>>>>> How is it different than other macOS apps?
>>>>>>>>>> [....]
>>>>>>>>>>>> You, on the other hand, /may/ have installed all manner of software
>>>>>>>>>>>> without having any clue as to whether or not such software might damage
>>>>>>>>>>>> your own computer and/or those computers of others with whom you share
>>>>>>>>>>>> files.
>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>>> Maybe THAT is why you are now have problems with your iCloud!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> My computer does not control iCloud.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Installing Mac apps from outside the App Store (often called
>>>>>>>>>> "sideloading" or downloading direct from developers) carries real
>>>>>>>>>> cybersecurity risks, primarily because these apps bypass Apple's
>>>>>>>>>> rigorous vetting process.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> The primary dangers include:Malware & Adware: Unvetted apps can contain
>>>>>>>>>> hidden malicious code designed to steal personal data, hijack your
>>>>>>>>>> browser, or secretly use your Mac's resources for cryptocurrency mining.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Lack of Sandboxing: Outside apps often do not run in isolated
>>>>>>>>>> "sandboxes." This means they can potentially access files across your
>>>>>>>>>> entire system rather than just their own designated folders.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Piracy & Tainted Software: "Cracked" or pirated software downloaded from
>>>>>>>>>> torrents or shady distribution sites is frequently bundled with viruses
>>>>>>>>>> or backdoors.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Trojans: Cybercriminals often disguise malicious payloads as legitimate
>>>>>>>>>> software (e.g., fake Adobe Flash or browser updates) to trick you into
>>>>>>>>>> granting installation permissions.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> To stay safe, always check the Apple Support guide on how to safely open
>>>>>>>>>> apps on your Mac. Rely on the official Mac App Store whenever possible.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> If you must install software from the web, ensure you only download from
>>>>>>>>>> well-known, trusted developers and verify that the app is notarized by
>>>>>>>>>> Apple.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> =
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Dustin Cook will be able to confirm that such things are *REAL*.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> You have no means of protecting yourself if you install non-vetted
>>>>>>>>>> software. Just sayin'!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Nobody said they’re not real risky, just not relevant.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I suspect that they are TOTALLY relevant to you having problems with the
>>>>>>>> Apple iCloud.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> You are wrong.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Then raise you concern in the ASC forums and see what OTHER Apple users
>>>>>> think>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *I DARE YOU*!
>>>>>
>>>>> Why?
>>>>
>>>> *YOU*, and you alone, seem to think that there is something amiss with
>>>> the Apple iCloud.
>>>>
>>>> Yet you can provide *NO* evidence of this.
>>>>
>>>> The ASC forum membership is *HUGE* - someone there would know by now if
>>>> something is amiss.
>>>
>>> Exactly !
>>>
>>> If this was an Apple issue rather than a snit issue, it would be all over
>>> the Internet as data loss is about as bad as a problem can get.
>>>
>>> Maybe there are many others with the same problem?
>>> I doubt it though.
>>>
>>> Once again, snit for the loss.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>> There are others with similar issues.
>>
> 
> https://chatgpt.com/share/6a13030c-a050-83e8-815a-5f6c87672b9e

They were some years ago.

That's why I wanted YOU to ask - but you refuse!

Why?

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