Path: csiph.com!fu-berlin.de!uni-berlin.de!individual.net!not-for-mail From: "David B." Newsgroups: alt.computer.workshop,comp.sys.mac.advocacy,uk.comp.sys.mac Subject: Re: Optimising performance with EtreCheckPro and Ulbow Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2025 15:39:43 +0100 Lines: 52 Message-ID: References: Reply-To: boaterdave@hotmail.co.uk Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Trace: individual.net ltcKhmX2XRCs/np1WeAZuQokwZbgRDY3t0dD6FX8AFUxKnAgaP Cancel-Lock: sha1:zNSKDRlPtFVA60KVTYk0rYgbpl4= sha256:p0SD+RzLF1CFDd8Q3/Nx4WyC0qwdAMmzRNBrtIxIO3Q= User-Agent: Mozilla Thunderbird Content-Language: en-GB In-Reply-To: Xref: csiph.com comp.sys.mac.advocacy:136325 uk.comp.sys.mac:181582 On 08/08/2025 13:55, Tyrone wrote: > On Aug 8, 2025 at 6:19:58 AM EDT, ""David B."" wrote: > >> On 06/08/2025 06:58, Gremlin wrote: >>> "David B." news:mfe8q5Fh1j1U1@mid.individual.net Tue, >>> 05 Aug 2025 11:38:45 GMT in alt.computer.workshop, wrote: >>> >>>> There a question, too, about it possibly being "Malware"! >>> >>> This has already been resolved. There is no malware present in the software. >>> You have already confirmed that you continue to infer that's not the case >>> because the author will not engage with you. You are once again, knowingly >>> dishonestly, sliming the product. >> >> Perhaps you will categorically confirm that once one has given EtreCheck >> "Full Disk Access" one has *NOT* left an open backdoor? > > Perhaps YOU will categorically confirm that once one has given EtreCheck > "Full Disk Access" one *HAS* left an open backdoor? > > You have NO PROOF of your absurd claims about this *highly recommended* > troubleshooting tool. But you continue to stalk/harasss/libel/slander this > product and its author. Tyrone Let’s dial things back a bit! I’ve raised legitimate technical concerns about the permissions EtreCheck requires, especially Full Disk Access. It’s standard practice to be cautious about granting such extensive access to any third-party tool — especially one that sends data online and whose author refuses to engage with paying users. Asking whether Full Disk Access might leave a system vulnerable is entirely reasonable. It’s not an accusation — it’s a question. If the software is safe and well-designed, it should be able to stand up to scrutiny without personal attacks, dismissals, or accusations of “libel.” I note you didn’t answer the question, just deflected with indignation. So, again, I ask:- Once EtreCheck has Full Disk Access, what technical protections are in place to prevent misuse — deliberate or accidental? If you can answer that constructively, I’m listening. -- David