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| From | "David B." <David@hotmail.co.uk> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | alt.computer.workshop, alt.fan.rush-limbaugh, comp.sys.mac.advocacy |
| Subject | Re: How To Protect Your Mac From Being Bricked |
| Date | 2026-03-09 18:32 +0000 |
| Message-ID | <n18i21F59qbU1@mid.individual.net> (permalink) |
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On 08/03/2026 23:56, Brock McNuggets wrote: > On Mar 8, 2026 at 1:04:46 PM MST, ""David B."" wrote > <n1632vFntvcU1@mid.individual.net>: > >> On 08/03/2026 04:28, Gremlin wrote: >>> "David B." <David@hotmail.co.uk> news:n125mjF52siU1@mid.individual.net >>> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:24:51 GMT in alt.computer.workshop, wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Most software downloaded onto a Mac is "installed", usually in >>>> Applications, and shows up in System Information > Installations. Once >>>> there, software can be scanned with an AV software package to check for >>>> malware. However, a popular tool often recommended by advisors on the >>>> Apple Support Communities forums (EtreCheck) cannot be checked in this >>>> manner. >>> >>> I'd hate to think that malware can hide by simply choosing not to be shown >>> in system information and no icons to click to execute it installed for >>> you. If that's actually the case, that's a serious uhh, oversight on the >>> part of Apple conerning security. I strongly suspect that you've >>> completely misunderstood what you've read about the subject. The latter >>> seems much more likely. >> >> Maybe so. > > For once Gremlin and I are very much in agreement. Wow! >>>> EtreCheck claims NOT to be "installed" - indeed, it does NOT show up in >>>> Applications or Installations >>> >>> How many more times are you going to proudly display your ignorance level >>> concerning what I and I suspect a lot of other tech savvy people would >>> consider to be basic information and knowledge? Please, David, tell me >>> that you're putting us on with this reply of yours?!? That you aren't >>> actually serious? >> >> Sadly, Dustin, I really do NOT know how the EtreCheck software works. > > You do not understand even the basics of how software on macOS works, even > from the user perspective. Not saying you need to -- you don't -- but your > lack of understanding tied to your irrational distrust of Etrecheck leads you > to ask questions and make insinuations which are not rooted in real issues. There has been method in my madness! >>>> so just HOW can it be scanned by anti- >>>> malware software BEFORE being given free reign on an Apple computer?” >>> >>> There's actually several ways I can think of just off the top of my head, >>> David. Computers really are like black magic or voodoo to you yea? It's >>> okay to admit that's the situation. >> >> Nowadays, my Apple computer does seem to behave in magical ways! > > And that is OK. Indeed. I has always fascinated me! 😅 >>>> That is a question asked in the "Comments" section under the video. >>> >>> Okay. And? Are you the author of the question, David? >> >> Yes. >> >>>> Do YOU know the answer? >>> >>> Yes, I do. And, I'm not the only individual posting here who does. Apd and >>> FTR both do as well. All three of us have told you at least two ways to >>> scan such things before. It's beyond time for you to put down the bottle >>> and spend more time learning how to pull older articles. Make notes for >>> yourself going forward. That way, you don't have to keep sliming the >>> product *cough cough* I mean, asking questions about how it works. >>> Naturally you aren't trying to indirectly accuse it's author of using it >>> to plant malware on your machine. Right, David? >> >> Absolutely not. John Daniel presumably makes a living in some way or >> another but evidence of same eludes me. > > Again I have strong agreement with Gremlin. Your insinuations are not as bad > as what he and Carroll and pothead do with their nonsense against me, but it > borders on it. It is deeply inappropriate and I back the author refusing to > speak to you. Regardless, I've bought and paid for the "Pro" version again today! >>> I completely wasted my time reverse engineering it twice to confirm that >>> it's not malicious. I never expected to find anything, I simply confirmed >>> what I already suspected when you were inferring the program might be >>> malicious. Basically, what you're doing (again) with this post of yours. >>> Your posts content has *nothing whatsoever* to do with the discussion >>> already taking place. >> >> Don't be daft. What you have ignored is the open backdoor which >> EtreCheck installs in a Mac computer! > > See: this is you simply not understanding and speaking poorly of a product. It > is not appropriate. Surely you appreciate that John Daniel DOES now have access to my computer? >>> Why is it so difficult for you to create a new thread vs attempting to >>> hijack another one (this one is a great exmaple but it's hardly the first >>> time for you) with your completely off topic nonsense disguised as a legit >>> question? >> >> Don't be daft - I *started* this thread! >> >>> You have a problem with the author of Etrecheck - all because they weren't >>> interested in your dingbat emails you're known for sending to people. You >>> come off as a fucking k00k because you go and do k00k like things. Let it >>> go, David. The software is not malicious. The author isn't a bad guy. >> >> Even Gemini tells me that! Thanks. > > And again I have strong agreement. Let it go. You have spent years and you > still are saying bizarre things like it disappearing and then complaining it > does not show up on lists it should not. It is just not helping you or anyone > to continue this irrational focus of yours. I'm saddened to learn that you don't understand what I have said. >>> You *are a bad guy* and you have been for as long as I've had the >>> misfortune of knowing you exist. >> >> That's where you've got things completely arse about face! > > You are not a bad guy. You do not mean harm as Gremlin and Carroll and Pothead > do. But you are causing harm. You are harming an innocent man. Please stop! Maybe you can explain why "an innocent man" feels it necessary to hide? -- Kind regards, David
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