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    From Jim_Higgins@gordian240@hotmail.com to comp.sys.mac.misc on Thu Mar 17 13:00:21 2022
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    Is it safe to use Russian-based Kaspersky antivirus? No, and here’s why https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/is-it-safe-to-use-russian-based-kaspersky-antivirus-no-and-heres-why/ar-AAVaqqI?ocid=mailsignout&li=BBnbfcL
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  • From Joerg Lorenz@hugybear@gmx.ch to comp.sys.mac.misc on Thu Mar 17 18:55:47 2022
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    Am 17.03.22 um 18:00 schrieb Jim_Higgins:
    Is it safe to use Russian-based Kaspersky antivirus? No, and here’s why https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/is-it-safe-to-use-russian-based-kaspersky-antivirus-no-and-heres-why/ar-AAVaqqI?ocid=mailsignout&li=BBnbfcL

    That is utter bullshit.
    The decision by the German BSI has no foundation and Kaspersky has all
    its relevant computing and processing centers in Switzerland and more importantly outside Russia.

    The Swiss NCSC (National Center for Cyber Security) contradicts the BSI
    which reports to the German ministry of interior affairs.

    https://www.ncsc.admin.ch/ncsc/de/home/aktuell/im-fokus/2022/kaspersky.html

    Americans are sometimes more stupid than the Afghan Talibans.

    BSI is just sinking its reputation.
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  • From Joerg Lorenz@hugybear@gmx.ch to comp.sys.mac.misc on Thu Mar 17 19:42:45 2022
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    Am 17.03.22 um 18:55 schrieb Joerg Lorenz:
    The Swiss NCSC (National Center for Cyber Security) contradicts the BSI
    which reports to the German ministry of interior affairs.

    https://www.ncsc.admin.ch/ncsc/de/home/aktuell/im-fokus/2022/kaspersky.html

    BTW: Mac Users do not need snakeoil software of any origin in the first
    place.
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  • From David Brooks@BDB@invalid.invalid to comp.sys.mac.misc on Thu Mar 17 19:31:52 2022
    From Newsgroup: comp.sys.mac.misc

    On 17/03/2022 18:42, Joerg Lorenz wrote:
    Am 17.03.22 um 18:55 schrieb Joerg Lorenz:
    The Swiss NCSC (National Center for Cyber Security) contradicts the BSI
    which reports to the German ministry of interior affairs.

    https://www.ncsc.admin.ch/ncsc/de/home/aktuell/im-fokus/2022/kaspersky.html

    BTW: Mac Users do not need snakeoil software of any origin in the first place.

    Don't you approve of THIS one?

    wwww.clamXav.com

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  • From David Brooks@BDB@invalid.invalid to comp.sys.mac.misc,alt.computer.workshop,uk.comp.sys.mac on Thu Mar 17 20:33:57 2022
    From Newsgroup: comp.sys.mac.misc

    On 17/03/2022 19:31, David Brooks wrote:
    On 17/03/2022 18:42, Joerg Lorenz wrote:
    Am 17.03.22 um 18:55 schrieb Joerg Lorenz:
    The Swiss NCSC (National Center for Cyber Security) contradicts the BSI
    which reports to the German ministry of interior affairs.

    https://www.ncsc.admin.ch/ncsc/de/home/aktuell/im-fokus/2022/kaspersky.html


    BTW: Mac Users do not need snakeoil software of any origin in the first
    place.

    Don't you approve of THIS one?

    www.clamXav.com

    NEW BLOG!

    As a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the sanctions that have followed, concerns of cybersecurity are ever more present.

    Although there is no specifically identified cybersecurity threat from
    Russia at this time, this does serve to highlight the importance of cybersecurity on any level, and we thought this might be a good time to
    remind you how to protect your personal information on the internet, and
    for you to know what you can do to keep yourself safe.

    Some Mac users have a notion that their Mac “doesn't need” anti-malware software, but this is actually a common misconception! Apple sold almost
    29 million Macs last year, making them a very attractive target to cyber-criminals, and while Apple have built in some basic ways to try to protect users, cyber-criminals often find ways around these security
    measures very quickly.

    Just last year Apple's SVP of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi,
    famously admitted that he's "had a couple of family members who have
    gotten malware on their Macs" and then said "Today, we have a level of
    malware on the Mac that we don’t find acceptable".

    So, while Apple’s security is better than no security, it is essential
    to be a smart computer user, and ensure you do what you can to protect yourself.

    This is an overview of the most important ways to protect your computer
    (and yourself!) online. In the rest of our Cybersecurity Series of blog
    posts, we will revisit each of these concepts, and share more information.

    Basics

    Be cautious of links in emails:

    If the email is from an unknown sender, or is unexpected, it is more
    likely to lead to malicious content that may affect your computer.
    We will discuss emails and email scams in more depth in our Email and
    Phishing blog post.

    Use a password manager

    Generate and store all of your passwords securely in one place, along
    with your usernames.

    Password managers keep all of this information (and more!) protected for
    you.

    We will discuss all things password related in our next post!

    Avoid visiting unknown websites

    If you can, stick to more well-known websites

    Unknown websites are more likely to contain malicious items that could potentially affect your computer.

    Keep your operating system and apps up to date

    It may be frustrating to have to download huge updates and restart to
    install them, but macOS updates often contain security patches, and
    failing to download and install these puts your computer at risk.
    The same is true for apps, especially browsers!

    Be aware of downloads

    Pay particular attention to where a download is coming from.

    Only download things you need — malware on Macs is spread primarily by downloading files, so make sure you trust the source of the download.

    Never follow instructions to "Right-click the app and choose Open" -
    this bypasses Apple's built-in safety mechanisms.

    Always ignore instructions to disable your antivirus software before installing any app.

    Ref: https://www.clamxav.com/cs101-basic-cybersecurity-tips
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