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Re: New postings to top of listed postings

From "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk>
Newsgroups uk.comp.sys.mac
Subject Re: New postings to top of listed postings
Date 2025-07-31 19:02 +0100
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On 31/07/2025 17:55, Tyrone wrote:
> On Jul 31, 2025 at 8:59:37 AM EDT, ""David B."" <BD@hotmail.co.uk> wrote:
> 
>> On 31/07/2025 13:51, David B. wrote:
>>> On 31/07/2025 10:41, Peter James wrote:
>>>> I have a problem with Usenapp. All new postings are scattered through
>>>> the list
>>>> of other postings and I would like them displayed at the top of the
>>>> screen.
>>>> Can anyone tell me how to do this?
>>>>
>>>> Thank you, petefj.
>>>
>>>
>>> Did you obtain the software from the Apple App Store?
>>>
>>> No?
>>>
>>> So is the developer Certified by Apple?
>>>
>>> See:  https://support.apple.com/en-gb/102435
>>
>> Do you believe THIS?  (Not updated since 2020 - I wonder why.)
>>
>> https://www.xoroxsoft.com/privacy/
> 
> Take your paranoia elsewhere.

As a security-conscious Mac user, I would like a safe and intelligent 
way to analyze macOS software (such as .app bundles and .dmg files) 
without needing to install or run them. While I understand that ChatGPT 
itself cannot execute software for safety reasons, it /could/ provide 
enormous value by offering:

     Passive static analysis of app bundles

     Inspection of code-signing and notarisation status

     Warnings about suspicious patterns (e.g., launch agents, silent 
background activity, obfuscated components)

     Interpretation of embedded strings, certificates, and potential 
network behaviour

This would be especially helpful for proprietary tools where the 
developer is unknown or not transparent. For instance, I have strong 
doubts about a macOS tool called EtreCheck, which installs deeply into 
the system and collects diagnostic data. Despite it being notarised by 
Apple, the developer (who goes by a pseudonym) has ignored repeated 
support inquiries. This lack of accountability — combined with 
notarisation being no guarantee of ethics or privacy — highlights the 
need for independent, AI-assisted evaluation tools.

Similarly,nobody has ever confirmed that Usenapp has been checked.
The developer is an unknown quantity with no on-line presence!

Ideally, ChatGPT could either integrate with services like VirusTotal or 
guide users through safe inspection methods. Even helping users run 
passive Terminal checks (e.g., codesign, spctl, strings) and 
interpreting those results intelligently would be a great first step.

I believe many responsible users would appreciate the ability to assess 
macOS apps more critically and safely — without blind trust or risk.

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New postings to top of listed postings Peter James <peterf@gmail.com> - 2025-07-31 09:41 +0000
  Re: New postings to top of listed postings Alan B <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid> - 2025-07-31 10:02 +0000
  Re: New postings to top of listed postings Another John <lalaw44@hotmail.com> - 2025-07-31 10:03 +0000
  Re: New postings to top of listed postings "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk> - 2025-07-31 13:51 +0100
    Re: New postings to top of listed postings "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk> - 2025-07-31 13:59 +0100
      Re: New postings to top of listed postings Tyrone <none@none.none> - 2025-07-31 16:55 +0000
        Re: New postings to top of listed postings "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk> - 2025-07-31 19:02 +0100
          Re: New postings to top of listed postings Tyrone <none@none.none> - 2025-07-31 22:58 +0000
            Re: New postings to top of listed postings "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk> - 2025-08-01 09:16 +0100
              Re: New postings to top of listed postings Tyrone <none@none.none> - 2025-08-02 17:38 +0000
                Re: New postings to top of listed postings "David B." <BD@hotmail.co.uk> - 2025-08-03 11:39 +0100
        Re: New postings to top of listed postings Alan B <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid> - 2025-07-31 18:41 +0000
          Re: New postings to top of listed postings David Kennedy <davidkennedygm@gmail.com> - 2025-07-31 20:53 +0100
            Re: New postings to top of listed postings Tyrone <none@none.none> - 2025-07-31 22:47 +0000
            Re: New postings to top of listed postings Bernd Froehlich <befr@eaglesoft.de> - 2025-08-04 07:09 +0000
  Re: New postings to top of listed postings Tyrone <none@none.none> - 2025-07-31 16:52 +0000
    Re: New postings to top of listed postings Alan B <alanrichardbarker@gmail.com.invalid> - 2025-07-31 18:41 +0000
      Re: New postings to top of listed postings Mark <captain.black@gmail.com> - 2025-07-31 19:00 +0000

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