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Title: security issue for older Macs
Post by: jchuzi on May 16, 2019, 10:39:18 AM

 Apple says these Macs may not be patched for future vulnerabilities similar to 'ZombieLoad' (https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/05/16/apple-says-these-macs-may-not-be-patched-for-future-vulnerabilities-similar-to-zombieload)

Title: Re: security issue for older Macs
Post by: Xairbusdriver on May 16, 2019, 11:16:12 AM

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users who are capable of knowing a good source from a malicious one can easily avoid the potential hazard of installing malware that uses the vulnerability.

Alas, there are still folks who can't believe that a Mac could ever be hacked. They simply 'drink the cool-aid' and download stuff from anywhere and "OK" the installation of malware blindly ignoring warnings.

"You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink from the approved trough!"

Title: Re: security issue for older Macs
Post by: jchuzi on May 16, 2019, 01:24:16 PM

To put it more succinctly, PEBKAC (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_error#PEBKAC).