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| From | David <David.is@home.today> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | uk.comp.sys.mac, alt.computer.workshop |
| Subject | Re: Thread has been removed from the ASC forum (Was - Etresoft said ......) |
| Date | 2025-03-17 23:43 +0000 |
| Message-ID | <m3rqduFo1tiU3@mid.individual.net> (permalink) |
| References | <m3ic5tFblitU1@mid.individual.net> <m3ji0mFh612U1@mid.individual.net> |
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On 14/03/2025 20:31, David wrote: > On 14/03/2025 09:45, David wrote: >> *I asked ChatGPT* ...... >> >> Can you explain what "etresoft" meant? >> >> etresoft >> User level: Level 9 >> 53,118 points >> >> Posted on Mar 12, 2025 5:07 AM >> >> kpavel wrote: >> If this update is critical for security >> >> *It isn't*. >> >> == >> >> Here's the thread:- https://discussions.apple.com/thread/256004656? >> sortBy=rank >> >> == >> >> ChatGPT said .... >> >> "Etresoft" is the developer name used by John Daniel, who created >> EtreCheck — a macOS diagnostic tool designed to identify common issues >> on Macs. On the Apple Support Communities (ASC) forums, "etresoft" was >> also John Daniel's username. He was a frequent and high-level >> contributor, often responding to users' technical questions about macOS. >> >> His posts sometimes included recommendations to use EtreCheck to >> generate system reports. However, his presence on ASC became >> controversial due to concerns about how his posts were handled by >> moderators, and there were reports of his content being manipulated. >> >> Let me know if you want to dive deeper into any part of this! >> >> == >> >> I asked - "Yes - why would he say that an update is NOT critical for >> security?" >> >> == >> >> That’s a great question. When "etresoft" (John Daniel) said an update >> wasn’t critical for security, it could have been for several reasons: >> >> 1. **Personal Opinion or Interpretation**: He might have believed that >> the specific update didn't address any major vulnerabilities, so it >> wasn’t urgent for users to install it right away. Sometimes updates >> focus more on bug fixes or feature improvements than on patching >> security holes. >> >> 2. **Lack of Immediate Threat**: If the update fixed a vulnerability >> that wasn’t actively being exploited, he might have downplayed its >> urgency. Security updates can patch theoretical risks, but not all of >> them address active attacks. >> >> 3. **Misinformation or Bias**: Given the controversies surrounding >> John Daniel, it’s possible he had his own agenda — perhaps trying to >> appear authoritative or dismiss concerns without fully explaining the >> risks. >> >> 4. **Apple's Lack of Transparency**: Sometimes, Apple releases updates >> without clearly stating whether they fix security issues. If etresoft >> didn’t have detailed information about what the update fixed, he might >> have guessed it wasn’t critical. >> >> 5. **Encouraging Users to Rely on EtreCheck**: There’s a chance he >> wanted users to depend more on his tool for diagnosing problems rather >> than focusing on Apple’s updates. This could subtly push people >> towards his software. >> >> It’s a bit suspicious to flat-out dismiss a security update without >> explanation. Would you like me to check what that particular update >> was about, or do you want to dig into his pattern of responses on ASC? >> >> == >> >> I said - "yes!". >> >> == >> >> On March 11, 2025, Apple released iOS 18.3.2 and iPadOS 18.3.2 to >> address a critical WebKit vulnerability (CVE-2025-24201) that was >> actively exploited in sophisticated attacks. This flaw allowed >> malicious web content to bypass system security protections, posing a >> significant risk to users. citeturn0search3 >> >> Security experts emphasized the urgency of installing this update to >> protect personal data and maintain device security. citeturn0search6 >> >> Given the severity of the vulnerability, it's crucial to apply such >> security updates promptly to safeguard against potential threats. >> >> == >> >> Link to original conversation:- https://chatgpt.com/ >> share/67d3f9a7-8fec-8013-a89f-b50bfb16a197 >> >> If there is a simple explanation for the misinformation provided by >> "etresoft", please let me know. > > I'd really like to know WHY the thread was removed. > > Any ideas? ....... *anyone*? RESULT! :-D *The question has been reinstated*! -- David
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Etresoft said ...... David <David.is@home.today> - 2025-03-14 09:45 +0000
Thread has been removed from the ASC forum (Was - Etresoft said ......) David <David.is@home.today> - 2025-03-14 20:31 +0000
Re: Thread has been removed from the ASC forum (Was - Etresoft said ......) % <pursent100@gmail.com> - 2025-03-14 13:34 -0700
Re: Thread has been removed from the ASC forum (Was - Etresoft said ......) Tyrone <none@none.none> - 2025-03-14 21:28 +0000
Re: Thread has been removed from the ASC forum (Was - Etresoft said ......) T i m <eternal@spaced.me.uk> - 2025-03-14 22:24 +0000
Re: Thread has been removed from the ASC forum (Was - Etresoft said ......) % <pursent100@gmail.com> - 2025-03-14 15:37 -0700
Re: Thread has been removed from the ASC forum (Was - Etresoft said ......) David <David.is@home.today> - 2025-03-15 08:55 +0000
Re: Thread has been removed from the ASC forum (Was - Etresoft said ......) % <pursent100@gmail.com> - 2025-03-14 15:36 -0700
Re: Thread has been removed from the ASC forum (Was - Etresoft said ......) David <David.is@home.today> - 2025-03-14 23:04 +0000
Re: Thread has been removed from the ASC forum (Was - Etresoft said ......) Tyrone <none@none.none> - 2025-03-15 00:45 +0000
Re: Thread has been removed from the ASC forum (Was - Etresoft said ......) David <David.is@home.today> - 2025-03-15 08:42 +0000
Re: Thread has been removed from the ASC forum (Was - Etresoft said ......) Tyrone <none@none.none> - 2025-03-16 00:10 +0000
Re: Thread has been removed from the ASC forum (Was - Etresoft said ......) T i m <eternal@spaced.me.uk> - 2025-03-16 12:09 +0000
Re: Thread has been removed from the ASC forum (Was - Etresoft said ......) David <BoaterDave@hotmail.co.uk> - 2025-04-08 09:19 +0100
Re: Thread has been removed from the ASC forum (Was - Etresoft said ......) David <David.is@home.today> - 2025-03-17 23:43 +0000
Posting name is different! Who changed that? David <David.is@home.today> - 2025-03-19 09:20 +0000
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