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Malware Scanning Tool 'VirusTotal Uploader' Released for OS X
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bloat ware. macs don't need this garbage
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you must not be a mac user
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haha spot on
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hahaha that is exactly what I thought. If someone said the name to me with no other info I would have assumed it was a virus uploader. In their defence though, they're just windows developers with no sense of design or marketing education.
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you must not be a mac user
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haha spot on
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hahaha that is exactly what I thought. If someone said the name to me with no other info I would have assumed it was a virus uploader. In their defence though, they're just windows developers with no sense of design or marketing education.
For those who don't know, Jotti online malware scan is a great quick and dirty tool for when you need quick results (especially using Windows when malware is preventing you from installing or running antivirus). Scans uploaded files with over 20 programs including Sophos and Clam AV.
Prevention is always better, but it's a handy tool to keep in mind nonetheless.
Since 1988 as it happens.. I'm just realistic not blinkered that's all.. it's a computer full of code.. that's all.. every computer can be hacked if its linked to a network cable...anyone who thinks otherwise is deluded... Who codes the firewalls ?.. Do you not think they can get round such obstacles..
You know hacking is not viruses right?
PS. your account seems to get in conflict 99% of the time judging by your past posts. Are you sure you should be posting here? It can't be good for your health.
I bet that the license agreement allows Google to download whatever it wants from your computer to reuse/resell royalty free
The tool doesn't do any removal. It uploads the file you submit to virustotal and gives you the results. That's it. It doesn't do any sort of in-memory scanning, inspection of system files, etc. VirusTotal is a tool usually used by sysadmins and security researchers, not a consumer AV product.
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I bet that the license agreement allows Google to download whatever it wants from your computer to reuse/resell royalty free
If that's your concern VirusTotal isn't the tool for you. You are uploading files to their service, and anyone with a VirusTotal Intelligence can download those files in the future. This is NOT the kind of thing you want to use for files that could contain potentially sensitive information.
I'm really surprised this release made MacRumors, even if it's on the Mcc Blog and not frontpage. This is usually the kind of limited-use thing where if you need it you know about it already. The tool in and of itself doesn't really even imply any ability to catch OS X malware. It's just a front end to other AV vendors' products. You're just scanning the file you upload with a bunch of AV engines, and if they don't have decent OS X signature support they aren't going to find anything regardless of who uploaded the file.
Why
There is no Malware that a scanning tool will help protect against in the Wild on OSX. At best this is just an attempt by Google to imply that OS X is not more secure than virtually any other operating system in wide spread use. At worst it is Google spreading Malware for OS X!
There is no Malware that a scanning tool will help protect against in the Wild on OSX. At best this is just an attempt by Google to imply that OS X is not more secure than virtually any other operating system in wide spread use. At worst it is Google spreading Malware for OS X!
You are taking a very narrow view about the target audience for this tool. The vast majority of VirusTotal users are malware and security researchers. A fair number of those researchers use Macs (it doesn't hurt that there's no chance of accidently executing a Windows exploit on a Mac). This tool has been released because it's useful to that group of people, nothing more. Just because the uploader runs on a Mac doesn't mean it can only deal with Mac binaries.
Jesus Christ, with all the complaints about this thing it's like people are still pining for the days when there was no software available for Macs.
Why in conflict... I started on a Mac classic in 1988 in the desk top publishing field using pagemaker.. the glory years... The machinery I used was just a tool, no more. No less.. I've got probably more hrs spent in front of an Apple device than 99% of the posters on here.. hence I have a more than valid opinion of all things Apple.. I'm just not an izombie who is blind to any Apple faults.. plus this forum is actually comedy gold.. my current passion of psychology is well.Fed and watered whenni read these pages....
I said almost all of your past comments on this site have been in conflict with others. Being in conflict affects your well being as you should well know being passionate about psychology. Yes you are not the only one who has studied it. I am not blind to Apple mistakes, having just commented about Apple getting sloppy with updates on an increased frequency since Steve's departure. I just know that UNIX is a system that requires a user to say yes to malware vs Windows where it does it on its own. I am no novice at computers, not as old as yourself but I began my journey on a mac in 1991 and have been using Windows since around 1992. Also dabbled a bit in linux since 2003.
Like yourself I am also in the publishing business. I used pagemaker in college though for all my work since graduating, it has been in 99% indesign 1% quark . Anyway, straying off topic.
That was pretty much as far as I read and realized that this piece of software will not been seen on my computer. I am 100% google, adobe, and microsoft free on my devices. (well except my wife's mac air that has everything because she refuses to be a purest like me ;-))
InDesign... Couldn't really get on with it.. now illustrator.. that's a different bag of bolts... Now did you just say quark.. Wow that takes me back to a dark place..
The GUI doesn't exactly "catch-the-eye" either
but who cares at long as it actually does work. (I mean "work", by infecting the mac more)...
so this is getting like Windows.... where our having removal malware software for Mac..
(I never thought i'd be say that)
But if users install stuff, then no tool can do anything.... Just because your on OS X doesn't change anything...
So, again we come to the fact, Apple must baby-sit users and tighten up the OS more and more, hidding folders, and (i dunno), mabie even an OS that only runs in standard user and ask for permission "per install" for admin rights..
At least THAT would be better than a any tool....
No company can do that because they have to favor convenience...
People just need to learn, and the only way is to "force" it down their throats. That's what i'd do.
but who cares at long as it actually does work. (I mean "work", by infecting the mac more)...
so this is getting like Windows.... where our having removal malware software for Mac..
(I never thought i'd be say that)
But if users install stuff, then no tool can do anything.... Just because your on OS X doesn't change anything...
So, again we come to the fact, Apple must baby-sit users and tighten up the OS more and more, hidding folders, and (i dunno), mabie even an OS that only runs in standard user and ask for permission "per install" for admin rights..
At least THAT would be better than a any tool....
No company can do that because they have to favor convenience...
People just need to learn, and the only way is to "force" it down their throats. That's what i'd do.
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I've been on OS X since the first beta, not going to install any virus app, not really needed, there are no known viruses for OS X currently.
Never had any malware either.
"VirusTotal Uploader." Sounds legit.
This is the shady man with the candy that my mom told me to stay away from. Except there is no candy and he is wearing a bright yellow and black sign that says "Child molester, run away!" What is the upside to this again?
This is the shady man with the candy that my mom told me to stay away from. Except there is no candy and he is wearing a bright yellow and black sign that says "Child molester, run away!" What is the upside to this again?
More Google "Trojan Horse" SW...always pretending to solve world hunger or something (while the sound of a vacuum cleaner whines in the distance).