Thread: USB thunmdrive infection

Originally Posted by sccrhound

When I add a new user it asks me what security level I want them to have.

You think that is a bad thing why, exactly?

Originally Posted by slackula

Originally Posted by sccrhound

When I add a new user it asks me what security level I want them to have.

You think that is a bad thing why, exactly?

I don't think that's what he is saying - in fact, that *is* a good thing, except that 99% of Windows users do not know to do this, or set any user with admin privileges, or never bother doing anything but use the default user, which has admin privs.

What sccrhound is doing is smart -- and by default OS X sets up any new user up with 'standard' privs - except that even with Admin privs, there's no malicious programs that can harm you.

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

Originally Posted by slackula

Originally Posted by sccrhound

When I add a new user it asks me what security level I want them to have.

You think that is a bad thing why, exactly?

I don't think that's what he is saying - in fact, that *is* a good thing, except that 99% of Windows users do not know to do this, or set any user with admin privileges, or never bother doing anything but use the default user, which has admin privs.

What sccrhound is doing is smart -- and by default OS X sets up any new user up with 'standard' privs - except that even with Admin privs, there's no malicious programs that can harm you.

O RLY?

Internet security experts have revealed that Apple has secretly updated the malware protection for its Mac OS X.

The Mac OS X 10.6.4 update included a fix for the Pinhead-B trojan, a virus distributed by hackers disguised as Apple's iPhoto application, which allows hackers to gain control over infected Macintosh computers.

Internet security firm Sophos reported that the trojan was capable of giving hackers remote access to infected Mac computers, allowing them to use the infected machine to send spam e-mail and take screenshots, as well as giving them the opportunity to steal usernames, passwords and credit card details.

Graham Cluley, senior security expert at Sophos, criticised Apple for not informing users about the update.

He said: “You have to wonder whether their keeping quiet about an anti-malware security update like this was for marketing reasons - 'Shh! Don't tell folks that we have to protect against malware on Mac OS X!'"

No sh*t, Sherlock.

Oh: http://www.intego.com/

Obviously, I don't expect you to comprehend the difference between a 'trojan' (hint: it's not a condom) and a 'virus'.

--- and Apple updated their system to intercept and nullify it. At the operating system level. That's the point.

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

Obviously, I don't expect you to comprehend the difference between a 'trojan' (hint: it's not a condom) and a 'virus'.

--- and Apple updated their system to intercept and nullify it. At the operating system level. That's the point.

Obviously I'm just quoting the deliberately vague bullshit you came out with:

by default OS X sets up any new user up with 'standard' privs - except that even with Admin privs, there's no malicious programs that can harm you.

Hey, knock yourself out, buddy.

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

Hey, knock yourself out, buddy.

I don't understand why you think I'm your "buddy".

Noun

S: (n) buddy, brother, chum, crony, pal, sidekick (a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities)

As I'm neither a close friend of yours, nor do I masturbate furiously at the thought of anything Steve Jobs might try and sell to me, I fail to see why you would think this?

Perhaps you should pop an extra one or two of those tablets your shrink gave you.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Perhaps you should pop an extra one or two of those tablets your shrink gave you.

..........he don't do drugs remember

The Buddy concept comes from his desire for more normal friends.....not the paid ones that he seeks whenever he travels or feels the urge down the street corner.

Seems it may have been a provider problem as all is ok today and back to normal.....fingers crossed.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Originally Posted by DaffyDuck

Hey, knock yourself out, buddy.

I don't understand why you think I'm your "buddy".

You may want to dig a bit deeper into the definition of 'Buddy'

Buddy (dog), pet of former U.S. President Bill Clinton

Awww that's cool, my "buddy".