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| From | David <David.is@home.today> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | alt.computer.workshop, uk.comp.sys.mac |
| Subject | Re: So ...... is this real, or imagined? |
| Date | 2025-02-26 12:34 +0000 |
| Message-ID | <m28g3hF27d7U1@mid.individual.net> (permalink) |
| References | <m1dso8F1e0qU1@mid.individual.net> <m1fbliF87jnU1@mid.individual.net> <67b27a31$5$14$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com> <m1fcdvF87jmU5@mid.individual.net> <67b28043$20$2754$882e4bbb@reader.netnews.com> |
Cross-posted to 2 groups.
On 17/02/2025 00:18, Brock McNuggets wrote: > On Feb 16, 2025 at 4:58:55 PM MST, "David" wrote > <m1fcdvF87jmU5@mid.individual.net>: > >> On 16/02/2025 23:52, Brock McNuggets wrote: >>> On Feb 16, 2025 at 4:45:54 PM MST, "David" wrote >>> <m1fbliF87jnU1@mid.individual.net>: >>> >>> ... >>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Seems unlikely you did. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I may well have opened an email attachment (SPAM) >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Just to be clear, not only opened the email but saved the attachment and then >>>>>>>>> opened it? If so the malware app should have found that copy. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I confess that I do do that sometimes! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Fair enough... but had you the malware app should have caught that you did. >>>>>> >>>>>> I STILL do not have a great deal of faith in ClamXAV. >>>>> >>>>> It is dependent on the Clam engine. >>>> >>>> For the most part, yes ...... but Mark Allan can manipulate the software. >>> >>> From what I understand he has a wrapper around the Clam engine. He does not >>> modify the engine. >> >> He does! Write and ask him - PLEASE! > > Not going to contact him, but I did ask ChatGPT: I ask only because he will no correspond with me! > ----- > The author of ClamXAV, ClamXAV Software, doesn’t typically alter the > underlying ClamAV engine itself but customizes the way it interacts with macOS > to provide an easy-to-use interface and better integration with the system. > ClamXAV leverages ClamAV for virus detection and scanning but wraps it in a > macOS-friendly UI, often adding additional features like automatic updates, > scheduled scans, and integration with system security mechanisms. > > However, ClamXAV is based on ClamAV’s open-source engine, so while it might > optimize or configure it to work better with macOS, the core ClamAV scanning > engine remains largely unchanged. > ----- > > I asked what might change... and got this: > ----- > When I say “largely unchanged,” I mean that the core functionality and > scanning engine of ClamAV remain intact, but there could be some customization > in how the engine operates within ClamXAV. Specifically, the author or > ClamXAV’s developers might make adjustments in the following areas: > 1. Integration with macOS: The user interface (UI) and experience are > tailored to work seamlessly with macOS, so they might modify how ClamAV > interacts with macOS-specific features like the file system, permissions, or > notification system. > 2. Performance Tweaks: To improve efficiency or resource usage on macOS, > ClamXAV might apply certain optimizations or adjust default settings like > memory usage, scan speeds, or scanning depth. > 3. Customization of Signature Updates: ClamXAV likely handles the > signature database differently, such as automating updates or setting custom > preferences for when and how updates are fetched, which could differ from > ClamAV’s default method. > 4. Reporting and Logging: The way ClamXAV displays scan results, handles > alerts, or logs information might be modified for a smoother macOS experience. > This could include changing the format or type of reports or providing more > user-friendly options for viewing scan results. > 5. UI Customization: While ClamAV is a command-line tool, ClamXAV > provides a graphical interface. The author might tweak how scans are > initiated, how progress is displayed, and how the user can interact with the > program. > > In general, these are optimizations or alterations aimed at improving > usability on macOS rather than changing ClamAV’s core detection and scanning > functionality. > ----- > > That fits my prior understanding. OK. I don' dispute any of that. >>>>>>> True... but I do not engage in very risky behavior. I do use software outside >>>>>>> of the App Store but mostly well respected software. I do not use pirated >>>>>>> stuff. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Is your email stored on a server? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Yes, of course. Why do you ask? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> With the malware being quarantined I suppose it is a nonissue. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> It is /not/ quarantined - it has been erased!!! 🙂 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Your image says it was quarantined (which is not the same as erased). >>>>>> >>>>>> It WAS (supposedly) quarantined ..... BEFORE I erased my hard drive! >>>>> >>>>> OK. Any reason to think it was not? >>>> >>>> Response from the ASC forum. >>>> >>>> THIS! https://i.ibb.co/Q7Chrdqh/Screenshot-2025-02-11-at-18-35-01.png >>> >>> That does not answer the question. >> >> Do you disagree with the person who wrote that message? > > I do not think it is so black and white. Depends on your usage and desire. Folk 'advising' on the ASC forums invariably tell naive users to remove anti-malware software from their Apple computer(s). >>>>>> *Keep up, dear boy*! ;-) (in fun!) >>>>> >>>>> So quarantined and then erased. Fair enough. :) >>>> >>>> <thumb> >>>> >>>>> But if you did a backup and then brought your data back you brought it back. >>>> >>>> I don't know how one can get around that problem :-( >>>> >>>> Any ideas? >>> >>> Stop fearing it. Stop worrying. There is no 100% guarantee that Apple and >>> third party apps will catch everything, but it is just not worth focusing so >>> much time on. It is possible the NSA has targeted you and has cameras hidden >>> in your home, but the chances are miniscule. Not worth looking in your vents >>> for cameras. Same with malware. Enjoy other things. >> >> It's my hobby! 🙂 I'm not afraid or fearful - I just don't like "bad guys"! > > Enjoy your hobby. Haha! 🙂 I surely do! > I am getting ready to make some cookies... though might not do it tonight. We > shall see. Made the dough already. I am impressed with your culinary skills! :-) -- Warm regards, David
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