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	2026-05-23 11:51 +0100
Organization	Retired
Message-ID	<n7df59Fiod9U1@mid.individual.net> (permalink)
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On 23/05/2026 03:34, Gremlin wrote:
> "David B." <"David B."@invalid.org> news:n7b0dhF70fqU1@mid.individual.net
> Fri, 22 May 2026 12:27:28 GMT in alt.computer.workshop, wrote:
> 
>> On 21/05/2026 23:33, Gremlin wrote:
>>> "David B." <"David B."@invalid.org>
>>> news:n783cnFnhgqU1@mid.individual.net Thu, 21 May 2026 09:59:51 GMT in
>>> alt.computer.workshop, wrote:
>>>
>>>> It's not found by a routine search.
>>>
>>> I suppose holding a key down makes it non routine, then?
>>
>> That is correct. The "Library" and contents is/are deliberately hidden
>> from the 'normal' user.
> 
> Hmm? I suppose that depends on what you mean by a normal user. Are we
> talking near complete idiot level, normal user-like you, or someone more
> like snit in so far as familiarity with their machines OS? If the latter, I
> completely disagree with you. If the former, I understand why you might
> think that; despite my still not agreeing with you on this.

EtreCheck claims that it is removed simply by dragging it to the 'Bin'.

That is *NOT* the case.

>>> I got that by using the following search term in google:
>>> location of etrecheck log files
>>>
>>> Pretty fucking simple, David.
>>
>> Absolutely right.  Now please explain this warning:-
>>
>> https://i.ibb.co/rKLXVcsZ/Screenshot-2026-05-15-at-09-15-09.png
> 
> What is confusing you about it? It seems to be self explanatory.

I agree. But it is not true.

>>>>>> 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.
>>>
>>> So you're redacting your previous comment then, but, of course, in the
>>> typical David Brooks sliming fashion.
>>
>> Not at all. The warning shown above says that the report will be lost
>> forever. It is not - it remains on one's computer, but hidden.
> 
> The warning is stating that changes to the file will be lost if you choose
> not to save it. It isn't claiming the file prior to alteration will be
> deleted/lost if you don't save.
> Are you having a couple of sips before you use the software or something?
> Slow down, bud.

EtreCheck is *NOT* removed from a Mac by simply dragging it to the Trash/Bin
>>> What specifically was the target, David?
>>
>> My home computer - accessed from a boat two hundred miles away!
> 
> Okay. What services did he access on your machine? What specifically was
> accessed? And what were the conditions of your setup prior to this? IE: did
> you have the firewall disabled at any point? Was your router intentionally
> crippled? Were you forwarding any ports?

I don't recall.

>> I've heard you claim that before!
> 
> It's not a claim. I wrote provable facts. Did you know there's a virus with
> a game payload dedicated to cluley? lol

Ah! Thanks. I believe you.
> I wasn't the only one who had issues with him, as I alluded to above. <G>
> Gigabyte had some fun with his ignorant arse too:
> 
> The "Coconut" virus (specifically W32/Coconut-A) is an email worm created in
> 2003 by Kimberly Vanvaeck, a Belgian malware author known by the online
> moniker "Gigabyte".
> 
> Key details about the Coconut virus:
> The Origin: It was designed specifically as a "proof-of-concept" and was
> never actively released into the wild to cause widespread damage.
> The Creator: Vanvaeck was one of the few prominent female virus writers,
> aiming to challenge the stereotype that malware development was exclusively
> male-dominated.
> How It Worked: When activated, it launched an interactive game that invited
> the infected user to throw coconuts at a picture of Graham Cluley, an
> antivirus researcher at Sophos. This unusual feature was a direct result of
> an ongoing online dispute between Gigabyte and Cluley.
> 
> Cluley liked to write a lot of shit in alt.comp.virus way back in the day. I
> can see why you think so highly of him though.
> 
>> Yes - all of it. Water under the bridge now.
> 
> Why did you bring him up in the first place? He and I go way back. As do
> some other former Vxers I knew back then.

Some reading here may be unaware that you were a criminal.
>> Have you visited his security site, here:-
>>
>> https://www.smashingsecurity.com/
> 
> I have.

It's really good sometimes!
>>>>>> That's how I found you!
>>>>>
>>>>> I wasn't hiding, David.
>>>>
>>>> True.
>>>
>>> So you are redacting your statement then. Thanks. One way or another,
>>> you'll be honest. :)
>>
>> I'm always honest, Dustin - unless I'm teasing you!
> 
> Why this need to tease? You are not always honest. lol. sheesh.

You have never received formal punishment for your misdeeds.
>>>>>> 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!
>>>
>>> Stop trying to emulate Snit, David. Context is everything.
>>>
>>> Speaking of emulating snit, and stepping on your own clit; How are you
>>> doing with an explanation for the picture you shared and the serious
>>> stupid fuckup on your part? How did you confuse an S10 for that of a
>>> Silverado? How could *anyone* do that?
>>
>> I just wanted folk to see what I called the "tufted grass" - and they
>> can!
> 
> Why are you avoiding my questions, David? They are very simple ones.
> Remember, you said the picture was the fact. The picture is showing a
> different truck than the one I wrecked. How did you confuse a Blue longbed
> Silverado for that of a Silver? S10? How does anyone do that?

I was simply *fishing*, Dustin. *YOU*, lad, took the bait!
I just *KNEW* that you'd not be able to resist! 🤣

-- 
David

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