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You may be right about the widgets. Personally except for the 64 bit compatibility I have no reason to run 10.4 at this time. Also being a avid subscriber to 2600 and the hacking community I've already seen some pro-to type development in Java and Apple multi media access that would raise major concerns. Me thinks Apple is going too fast in modifying the BSD kernel the way they are doing.
Still, I really like the hardware but would have no qualm about switching over to Linux which I already run on a iMac G3 DV 400 and runs vastly superior to OS 9 or OS X on it.
Chris D. (Badger)
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went"
- --Will Rogers
On May 8, 2005, at 12:16 PM, Jim Scott wrote:
Chris,
Thanks. That was exactly the kind of informed and helpful reply I was seeking, since I couldn't find any reliable reference anywhere concerning OS X 10.3 and 10.4 adware/spyware/malware/keyloggers, etc.
With all the publicity and attention Tiger is receiving, and the introduction of Widgets (which I see as blatant invitations for some sociopaths to create diabolic little trojan horses), I figure it's not too long before some miscreant takes a swipe at Macs just to show it can be done. Your mention that a couple of adware/spyware etc. programs are being developed is strong enough evidence for me that the time is nearing when those of us in the Mac community will have to stop being so smug about our security superiority.
Also, thanks for sharing what you do to enhance and proactively protect the security of your Mac's data. I already run a couple of those and will investigate the others.
Jim
On May 8, 2005, at 11:47 AM, Christopher Dailey wrote:
Heard of a couple being developed but not even in the Beta stage yet. I'm running OS X 10.3.9 (may switch back to 10.3.8 because of the SUID changes Apple made but am still seeing how it effects my system). Any how here is what I currently do and recommend.
1. the Activity monitor in utilities gives you a instant picture of all processes running on your system. Sort of a graphical interface for the Unix, BSD "top" command which you can run from the terminal. As well as variants of the "ps" command.
2. A great shareware program "Little Snitch". In conjunction with a properly set firewall will notify you of any out bound traffic from your computer and the capability of stopping it. Which will enable you to know what program is trying to access some system outside yours.
3. "Tripwire" which when setup properly (preferably after a fresh OS install) sets up a md5 value for all files and then when run compares their values against a secure encrypted database. There is also a simplified OS X off shoot called CheckMate which is no longer being developed but is a decent intro to the concept. Do a search for CheckMate_1.0b3.tgz
I highly recommend learning how to compile from source any security program.
(MD5 values for Apple updates is something I would really like to see)
4. "Bastille" A OS kernel harding program. Currently you do have to compile it although at their site they do mention they are coming out with a OS X binary shortly.
5. "ClamXav" viral software.
6. "HenWen 2.1.1" .HenWen is a network security package for Mac OS X that makes it easy to configure and run Snort, a free Network Intrusion Detection System (NIDS). HenWen's goal is to simplify setting up and maintaining software that will scan network traffic for undesirable traffic a firewall may not block. Everything you need to have is bundled in; there is no compiling or command line use necessary. Easier then trying to compile Snort itself. Although again the only really safe way is to check the MD5 value of the source code and then compile.
Sorry if this covered more then you needed.
Chris D. (Badger)
"If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went"
- --Will Rogers
On May 8, 2005, at 9:20 AM, Jim Scott wrote:
Can anyone recommend an effective but low-cost or free adware/spyware removal tool or tools for Macintoshes running 10.3 and 10.4? Thanks,
-- Jim
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