Looks like it's OS X security vulnerability season! I've updated Paranoid Android to handle the class of exploit described here.
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On 10.3.9, every app that loads logs a message in the console:
"ParanoidAndroid could not load due to an unknown error"
I've gone back to 1.2 and APE 1.4.2 for now.
Hi,
I am a versiontracker pro user and I know them and macupdate, they will hesitate when a security product changes its download URL etc.
Please update your listing at Macupdate/Versiontracker/Apple Downloads (three enough I guess!).
Funny, even your Slashdot comment is at +2 right now. I know +5 funny will hit number 1 but it is now at bottom of page. :)
Posted by: Ilgaz on February 22, 2006 7:47 AMOh sorry, forgot. On 10.4.5, there are no warnings at Console.
the link forParanoid Android 1.3 does not work sorry
where can i get version 1.3?
Posted by: markus Bischoff on February 22, 2006 8:40 AMWe've updated the download link and the Paranoid Android page, Markus, and I've verified that they work. SourceForge requires you to pick a download mirror.
I got this release out fast-fast-fast, so I didn't look at maintaining 10.3.x compatibility. I'll take a look at it, it's probably something minor.
Posted by: Jason Harris on February 22, 2006 10:52 AMI can't believe I completely forgot how paranoid Paranoid Android actually was. I think he could constitute some sort of animated series:
(insert over caution warnings over basic user actions here)
Posted by: Saint on February 23, 2006 10:03 AMI like it a lot, this should protect you against a whole lot of trojan-style malware.
One small point, I always get two dialogue boxes. Is this by design or can it be fixed.
Posted by: fire on February 23, 2006 11:12 PMProgram does not allow repair permissions after installing ?
I'm not sure.
OS 10.4.4, Safari 2.0.3
Since I have RSS turned on to automatically check for new articles every hour, Paranoid Android warns me of SyndicationAgent.app activity every hour. I've put SyndicationAgent.app on the exclude list, and restarted Safari, logged out and logging back in, and even restarted the computer, but that warning still comes up everytime.
Do I need to exclude Safari itself? Does that defeat the purpose of PA, since Safari is one of the main conduits? I know Safari doesn't actually launch the executables.
Posted by: Steve on February 26, 2006 7:52 AMSteve, just add the file URL scheme to the list of approved URL schemes in the Paranoid Android mini prefpane inside the Application Enhancer prefpane.
Posted by: Rosyna on February 26, 2006 9:21 AMI recommend turning off "Watch URI Schemes" in Paranoid Android's configuration (System Prefs -> Application Enhancer -> Paranoid Android). "Watch URI Schemes" deals with an older vulnerability that has been fixed for a long time now.
Posted by: Jason Harris on February 27, 2006 10:11 AMA quick note: It goes nuts when user is using Quicksilver. (the application)
Forget Paranoid Android! Until now Macs had a reputation of keeping viruses at bay. However, recently they were hit by a malware called Mac Defender and just two days ago, another virus called Mac Guard bypassed the security fixes made by Apple for Mac Defender proving once and for all that Macs aren’t safe anymore as one might think. However, the absence of Jobs could also be a major factor why they are a bit introverted these days.
Posted by: Angie's List on May 29, 2011 11:43 PMHowever, recently they were hit by a malware called Mac Defender and just two days ago, another virus called Mac Guard bypassed the security fixes made by Apple for Mac Defender proving once and for all that Macs aren’t safe anymore as one might think.
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