Does anyone reading here use a third-party anti-malware software on
their Apple devices? If so, why?
David Brooks <DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Does anyone reading here use a third-party anti-malware software on
their Apple devices? If so, why?
Why do you want to know? Looking for new companies to stalk? Do you feel the need to be banned from even more company-sponsored software support forums?
Why do you want to know?
David Brooks <DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Does anyone reading here use a third-party anti-malware software on
their Apple devices? If so, why?
Why do you want to know? Looking for new companies to stalk? Do you feel
the need to be banned from even more company-sponsored software support forums?
On 03 Jun 2022, Bob Campbell wrote
(in article<WomdnfEDvKmDUAf_nZ2dnUU7-f3NnZ2d@supernews.com>):
David Brooks <DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Does anyone reading here use a third-party anti-malware software on
their Apple devices? If so, why?
Why do you want to know? Looking for new companies to stalk? Do you feel
the need to be banned from even more company-sponsored software support
forums?
He’s an idiot.
David Brooks <DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Does anyone reading here use a third-party anti-malware software on
their Apple devices? If so, why?
Why do you want to know? Looking for new companies to stalk? Do you feel >> the need to be banned from even more company-sponsored software support
forums?
He¹s an idiot.
Well of course.
And he is still irrationally obsessed with Mac AV
software.
In article <ifCdnSGz2LfIjgH_nZ2dnUU7-dfNnZ2d@supernews.com>, Bob
Campbell <none@none.none> wrote:
David Brooks <DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Does anyone reading here use a third-party anti-malware software on
their Apple devices? If so, why?
Why do you want to know? Looking for new companies to stalk? Do you feel >>>> the need to be banned from even more company-sponsored software support >>>> forums?
He¹s an idiot.
Well of course.
if he were an idiot, it would be a vast improvement from what he is now.
And he is still irrationally obsessed with Mac AV
software.
that part is true.
David Brooks <DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Does anyone reading here use a third-party anti-malware software on >>>>> their Apple devices? If so, why?
Why do you want to know? Looking for new companies to stalk? Do you feel >>>> the need to be banned from even more company-sponsored software support >>>> forums?
He1s an idiot.
Well of course.
if he were an idiot, it would be a vast improvement from what he is now.
I'm old. I cannot change that.
And he is still irrationally obsessed with Mac AV
software.
that part is true.
No, that is NOT true!
My concern is that when folk visit www.clamxav.com they are presented
with the *free trial* of a product which MAY be putting malware ON to
their computer. There's no way that they will ever know that their Apple computer may have been compromised.
I've tried to discuss this with the developer, Mark Allan, but he will
not talk to me.
I'm not the only one to think as I do! https://imgur.com/gallery/YY1Vmwa
If I'm mistaken, please demonstrate that ClamXav is not a scam.
In article <%g2nK.141192$b21.46914@fx11.ams1>, David Brooks <DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
David Brooks <DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Does anyone reading here use a third-party anti-malware software on >>>>>>> their Apple devices? If so, why?
Why do you want to know? Looking for new companies to stalk? Do you feel >>>>>> the need to be banned from even more company-sponsored software support >>>>>> forums?
He1s an idiot.
Well of course.
if he were an idiot, it would be a vast improvement from what he is now.
I'm old. I cannot change that.
at least you admit you're dumber than an idiot, and it's not due to age.
And he is still irrationally obsessed with Mac AV
software.
that part is true.
No, that is NOT true!
it is true.
My concern is that when folk visit www.clamxav.com they are presented
with the *free trial* of a product which MAY be putting malware ON to
their computer. There's no way that they will ever know that their Apple
computer may have been compromised.
and there's the proof.
what about the free trials of everything else in this world?
why is it only one particular anti-malware app, and how has it gone undetected for so long?
those who aren't stupid can figure this stuff out.
I've tried to discuss this with the developer, Mark Allan, but he will
not talk to me.
maybe it's because you harassed and attacked him, his family his
company and his products.
you're lucky he has not taken legal action.
unfortunately, the rest of the world is not so lucky and wishes that he
had. keep it up and maybe one day it will happen.
I'm not the only one to think as I do! https://imgur.com/gallery/YY1Vmwa
If I'm mistaken, please demonstrate that ClamXav is not a scam.
mistaken implies a level of knowledge you do not have, and by your own admission too.
put simply, you're so stupid you actually believe such rubbish.
I've tried to discuss this with the developer, Mark Allan, but he will
not talk to me.
maybe it's because you harassed and attacked him, his family his
company and his products.
Do you have any EVIDENCE of your claim?
put simply, you're so stupid you actually believe such rubbish.
What is the likelihood of a brand new iMac having been compromised in China?
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/what-is-the-likelihood-of-a-brand-new-imac-having-been-compromised-in-china.2345760/
Mention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums.
Odd.
In article <YU3nK.19009$g01.13839@fx02.ams1>, David Brooks <DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
I've tried to discuss this with the developer, Mark Allan, but he will >>>> not talk to me.
maybe it's because you harassed and attacked him, his family his
company and his products.
Do you have any EVIDENCE of your claim?
yes. your posts.
put simply, you're so stupid you actually believe such rubbish.
What is the likelihood of a brand new iMac having been compromised in China?
zero.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/what-is-the-likelihood-of-a-brand-new-imac-having-been-compromised-in-china.2345760/
did you even read that thread? several people explain why such a claim
is bullshit.
Mention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums.
no.
*you* get closed down on macrumors (no hyphen or intercap) forums, as
well as everywhere else where there's moderation.
Odd.
that's one word to describe you.
however, it's not the first word that comes to mind.
On 05/06/2022 17:16, nospam wrote:
In article <YU3nK.19009$g01.13839@fx02.ams1>, David Brooks
<DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
I've tried to discuss this with the developer, Mark Allan, but he will >>>>> not talk to me.
maybe it's because you harassed and attacked him, his family his
company and his products.
Do you have any EVIDENCE of your claim?
yes. your posts.
<sigh> You have no evidence. :-(
put simply, you're so stupid you actually believe such rubbish.
What is the likelihood of a brand new iMac having been compromised in
China?
zero.
False
Read here:- https://www.mac-forums.com/threads/how-did-3rd-party-apps-not-available-on-the-apple-store-get-on-my-brand-new-2021-mac.369271/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/what-is-the-likelihood-of-a-brand-new-imac-having-been-compromised-in-china.2345760/
did you even read that thread? several people explain why such a claim
is bullshit.
Yes. I /started/ the thread! (Brawdy14 was my call-sign when I did my advanced flying training in a single-seat Hawker Hunter GA11)
Mention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums.
no.
You start a thread about it there to prove what you say. We'll take it
from there.
*you* get closed down on macrumors (no hyphen or intercap) forums, as
well as everywhere else where there's moderation.
Why lie? Here's the URL showing the hyphen:- https://www.mac-forums.com
Odd.
that's one word to describe you.
however, it's not the first word that comes to mind.
I'm blessed. 😇
In article <YU3nK.19009$g01.13839@fx02.ams1>, David Brooks <DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:[....]
Mention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums.
no.
*you* get closed down on macrumors (no hyphen or intercap) forums, as
well as everywhere else where there's moderation.
On 05/06/2022 17:16, nospam wrote:
In article <YU3nK.19009$g01....@fx02.ams1>, David Brooks <D...@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
I've tried to discuss this with the developer, Mark Allan, but he will >>>> not talk to me.
maybe it's because you harassed and attacked him, his family his
company and his products.
Do you have any EVIDENCE of your claim?
yes. your posts.<sigh> You have no evidence. :-(
put simply, you're so stupid you actually believe such rubbish.
What is the likelihood of a brand new iMac having been compromised in China?
zero.False
Read here:- https://www.mac-forums.com/threads/how-did-3rd-party-apps-not-available-on-the-apple-store-get-on-my-brand-new-2021-mac.369271/m
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/what-is-the-likelihood-of-a-brand-new-imac-having-been-compromised-in-china.2345760/
did you even read that thread? several people explain why such a claimYes. I /started/ the thread! (Brawdy14 was my call-sign when I did my advanced flying training in a single-seat Hawker Hunter GA11)
is bullshit.
Mention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums.
no.You start a thread about it there to prove what you say. We'll take it
from there.
*you* get closed down on macrumors (no hyphen or intercap) forums, asWhy lie? Here's the URL showing the hyphen:- https://www.mac-forums.com
well as everywhere else where there's moderation.
Odd.
that's one word to describe you.I'm blessed. 😇
however, it's not the first word that comes to mind.
On Sunday, 5 June 2022 at 19:39:46 UTC+1, David Brooks wrote:
On 05/06/2022 17:16, nospam wrote:
In article <YU3nK.19009$g01....@fx02.ams1>, David Brooks<sigh> You have no evidence. :-(
<D...@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
I've tried to discuss this with the developer, Mark Allan, but he will >>>>>> not talk to me.
maybe it's because you harassed and attacked him, his family his
company and his products.
Do you have any EVIDENCE of your claim?
yes. your posts.
Falseput simply, you're so stupid you actually believe such rubbish.
What is the likelihood of a brand new iMac having been compromised in China?
zero.
Read here:-
https://www.mac-forums.com/threads/how-did-3rd-party-apps-not-available-on-the-apple-store-get-on-my-brand-new-2021-mac.369271/m
Yes. I /started/ the thread! (Brawdy14 was my call-sign when I did myhttps://forums.macrumors.com/threads/what-is-the-likelihood-of-a-brand-new-imac-having-been-compromised-in-china.2345760/
did you even read that thread? several people explain why such a claim
is bullshit.
advanced flying training in a single-seat Hawker Hunter GA11)
You start a thread about it there to prove what you say. We'll take itMention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums.
no.
from there.
Seems an odd way of going about things.
*you* get closed down on macrumors (no hyphen or intercap) forums, asWhy lie? Here's the URL showing the hyphen:- https://www.mac-forums.com
well as everywhere else where there's moderation.
that's the wrong site, he was refering about macrumours.
I'm blessed. 😇Odd.
that's one word to describe you.
however, it's not the first word that comes to mind.
I've tried to discuss this with the developer, Mark Allan, but he will >>>> not talk to me.
maybe it's because you harassed and attacked him, his family his
company and his products.
Do you have any EVIDENCE of your claim?
yes. your posts.
<sigh> You have no evidence. :-(
put simply, you're so stupid you actually believe such rubbish.
What is the likelihood of a brand new iMac having been compromised in
China?
zero.
False
Read here:-
https://www.mac-forums.com/threads/how-did-3rd-party-apps-not-available-on-the-
apple-store-get-on-my-brand-new-2021-mac.369271/m
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/what-is-the-likelihood-of-a-brand-new-
imac-having-been-compromised-in-china.2345760/
did you even read that thread? several people explain why such a claim
is bullshit.
Yes. I /started/ the thread! (Brawdy14 was my call-sign when I did my advanced flying training in a single-seat Hawker Hunter GA11)
Mention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums.
no.
You start a thread about it there to prove what you say. We'll take it
from there.
*you* get closed down on macrumors (no hyphen or intercap) forums, as
well as everywhere else where there's moderation.
Why lie?
Here's the URL showing the hyphen:- https://www.mac-forums.com
Odd.
that's one word to describe you.
however, it's not the first word that comes to mind.
I'm blessed. ?
On 05/06/2022 17:16, nospam wrote:
In article <YU3nK.19009$g01.13839@fx02.ams1>, David Brooks[....]
<DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Mention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums.
no.
*you* get closed down on macrumors (no hyphen or intercap) forums, as
well as everywhere else where there's moderation.
Proof?
https://imgur.com/TwNIbaQ
On 05/06/2022 17:16, nospam wrote:
In article <YU3nK.19009$g01.13839@fx02.ams1>, David Brooks[....]
<DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Mention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums.
no.
*you* get closed down on macrumors (no hyphen or intercap) forums, as
well as everywhere else where there's moderation.
Proof?
https://imgur.com/TwNIbaQ
The mere mention of ClamXav seems to raise hackles - yet I've not yet
come across ANYONE who claims to actually use it!
For sure, there's no way mere mortals like us can TEST the software to
be sure that it does NOT install malware onto a host computer.
On Jun 6, 2022 at 5:06:42 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <m5mnK.8356$g01.6595@fx04.ams1>:
On 05/06/2022 17:16, nospam wrote:
In article <YU3nK.19009$g01.13839@fx02.ams1>, David Brooks[....]
<DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Mention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums.
no.
*you* get closed down on macrumors (no hyphen or intercap) forums, as
well as everywhere else where there's moderation.
Proof?
https://imgur.com/TwNIbaQ
Is it the mere mention of ClamXav or is it suggesting the app might be malware?
David Brooks <DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
The mere mention of ClamXav seems to raise hackles - yet I've not yet
come across ANYONE who claims to actually use it!
For sure, there's no way mere mortals like us can TEST the software to
be sure that it does NOT install malware onto a host computer.
Use something else.
On 06/06/2022 17:18, Snit wrote:
On Jun 6, 2022 at 5:06:42 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<m5mnK.8356$g01.6595@fx04.ams1>:
On 05/06/2022 17:16, nospam wrote:
In article <YU3nK.19009$g01.13839@fx02.ams1>, David Brooks[....]
<DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Mention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums. >>>>no.
*you* get closed down on macrumors (no hyphen or intercap) forums, as
well as everywhere else where there's moderation.
Proof?
https://imgur.com/TwNIbaQ
Is it the mere mention of ClamXav or is it suggesting the app might be
malware?
The mere mention of ClamXav seems to raise hackles - yet I've not yet
come across ANYONE who claims to actually use it!
For sure, there's no way mere mortals like us can TEST the software to
be sure that it does NOT install malware onto a host computer.
On Jun 6, 2022 at 1:26:06 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <zptnK.141967$D41.97280@fx05.ams1>:
On 06/06/2022 17:18, Snit wrote:
On Jun 6, 2022 at 5:06:42 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<m5mnK.8356$g01.6595@fx04.ams1>:
On 05/06/2022 17:16, nospam wrote:
In article <YU3nK.19009$g01.13839@fx02.ams1>, David Brooks[....]
<DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Mention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums. >>>>>no.
*you* get closed down on macrumors (no hyphen or intercap) forums, as >>>>> well as everywhere else where there's moderation.
Proof?
https://imgur.com/TwNIbaQ
Is it the mere mention of ClamXav or is it suggesting the app might be
malware?
The mere mention of ClamXav seems to raise hackles - yet I've not yet
come across ANYONE who claims to actually use it!
For sure, there's no way mere mortals like us can TEST the software to
be sure that it does NOT install malware onto a host computer.
That is true of most software.
On 06/06/2022 22:28, Snit wrote:
On Jun 6, 2022 at 1:26:06 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<zptnK.141967$D41.97280@fx05.ams1>:
On 06/06/2022 17:18, Snit wrote:
On Jun 6, 2022 at 5:06:42 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<m5mnK.8356$g01.6595@fx04.ams1>:
On 05/06/2022 17:16, nospam wrote:
In article <YU3nK.19009$g01.13839@fx02.ams1>, David Brooks[....]
<DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Mention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums. >>>>>>no.
*you* get closed down on macrumors (no hyphen or intercap) forums, as >>>>>> well as everywhere else where there's moderation.
Proof?
https://imgur.com/TwNIbaQ
Is it the mere mention of ClamXav or is it suggesting the app might be >>>> malware?
The mere mention of ClamXav seems to raise hackles - yet I've not yet
come across ANYONE who claims to actually use it!
For sure, there's no way mere mortals like us can TEST the software to
be sure that it does NOT install malware onto a host computer.
That is true of most software.
It's why I prefer to find the software product featured in Wikipedia and
use the Download links provided therein.
There's lots available from which to choose! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Macintosh_software
On 06/06/2022 22:28, Snit wrote:
On Jun 6, 2022 at 1:26:06 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <zptnK.141967$D41....@fx05.ams1>:
On 06/06/2022 17:18, Snit wrote:
On Jun 6, 2022 at 5:06:42 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<m5mnK.8356$g01....@fx04.ams1>:
On 05/06/2022 17:16, nospam wrote:
In article <YU3nK.19009$g01....@fx02.ams1>, David Brooks[....]
<D...@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Mention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums. >>>>>no.
*you* get closed down on macrumors (no hyphen or intercap) forums, as >>>>> well as everywhere else where there's moderation.
Proof?
https://imgur.com/TwNIbaQ
Is it the mere mention of ClamXav or is it suggesting the app might be >>> malware?
The mere mention of ClamXav seems to raise hackles - yet I've not yet
come across ANYONE who claims to actually use it!
For sure, there's no way mere mortals like us can TEST the software to
be sure that it does NOT install malware onto a host computer.
That is true of most software.It's why I prefer to find the software product featured in Wikipedia and
use the Download links provided therein.
There's lots available from which to choose! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Macintosh_software
The mere mention of ClamXav seems to raise hackles - yet I've not yet
come across ANYONE who claims to actually use it!
For sure, there's no way mere mortals like us can TEST the software to
be sure that it does NOT install malware onto a host computer.
Use something else.
My understanding is that it's far better to use *NO* anti-malware
software on an Apple device!
On Monday, 6 June 2022 at 23:11:08 UTC+1, David Brooks wrote:
On 06/06/2022 22:28, Snit wrote:
On Jun 6, 2022 at 1:26:06 PM MST, "David Brooks" wroteIt's why I prefer to find the software product featured in Wikipedia and
<zptnK.141967$D41....@fx05.ams1>:
On 06/06/2022 17:18, Snit wrote:
On Jun 6, 2022 at 5:06:42 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<m5mnK.8356$g01....@fx04.ams1>:
On 05/06/2022 17:16, nospam wrote:
In article <YU3nK.19009$g01....@fx02.ams1>, David Brooks[....]
<D...@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Mention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums. >>>>>>>no.
*you* get closed down on macrumors (no hyphen or intercap) forums, as >>>>>>> well as everywhere else where there's moderation.
Proof?
https://imgur.com/TwNIbaQ
Is it the mere mention of ClamXav or is it suggesting the app might be >>>>> malware?
The mere mention of ClamXav seems to raise hackles - yet I've not yet
come across ANYONE who claims to actually use it!
For sure, there's no way mere mortals like us can TEST the software to >>>> be sure that it does NOT install malware onto a host computer.
That is true of most software.
use the Download links provided therein.
There's lots available from which to choose!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Macintosh_software
I wouldn't use wiki as trusted source that's not it's aim.
David Brooks <DGB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
The mere mention of ClamXav seems to raise hackles - yet I've not yet
come across ANYONE who claims to actually use it!
For sure, there's no way mere mortals like us can TEST the software to >>>> be sure that it does NOT install malware onto a host computer.
Use something else.
My understanding is that it's far better to use *NO* anti-malware
software on an Apple device!
That could be. I certainly just use the one built into Windows. I'm
not taking any real risks to begin with.
On 07/06/2022 10:55, whisky-dave wrote:
On Monday, 6 June 2022 at 23:11:08 UTC+1, David Brooks wrote:
On 06/06/2022 22:28, Snit wrote:
On Jun 6, 2022 at 1:26:06 PM MST, "David Brooks" wroteIt's why I prefer to find the software product featured in Wikipedia and >> use the Download links provided therein.
<zptnK.141967$D41....@fx05.ams1>:
On 06/06/2022 17:18, Snit wrote:
On Jun 6, 2022 at 5:06:42 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<m5mnK.8356$g01....@fx04.ams1>:
On 05/06/2022 17:16, nospam wrote:
In article <YU3nK.19009$g01....@fx02.ams1>, David Brooks[....]
<D...@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
Mention of ClamXav gets threads closed down on the Mac-Rumors forums.
no.
*you* get closed down on macrumors (no hyphen or intercap) forums, as
well as everywhere else where there's moderation.
Proof?
https://imgur.com/TwNIbaQ
Is it the mere mention of ClamXav or is it suggesting the app might be >>>>> malware?
The mere mention of ClamXav seems to raise hackles - yet I've not yet >>>> come across ANYONE who claims to actually use it!
For sure, there's no way mere mortals like us can TEST the software to >>>> be sure that it does NOT install malware onto a host computer.
That is true of most software.
There's lots available from which to choose!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Macintosh_software
I wouldn't use wiki as trusted source that's not it's aim.Can you suggest a MORE reliable source of vetted links?
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