Hmm, seems legit!
Man I hope this makes sense… Anyways, I’ve tried all the different operating systems (main ones anyways) and once upon a time I was a Mac only dude. And I like the Mac OS. It’s not bad for what it is and I think it tends to get a bad rap. Sure, it might not be the best for games but man it could run some image software and video editing like a pro! And it also had great security…
But that was one of the things that bothered me so much about Apple products (and Linux as well); they always have this air of superiority and boasting that they are very secure and devoid of any viruses or malware. They, Mac and Linux, don’t even have any active antivirus programs (there are some responsive ones for scanning, but meh) to protect your computer. Actually, that has bugged me forever! Especially for platforms like Linux, where they have “Live CDs” that you can boot up a premade OS to run on any computer for free! It’s an awesome product with one massive flaw… The best possible use of this is on infected computers that you can run the live cd on to gain access to your hard drive… AND THEN run a virus scanner to remove them- oh wait, you can’t do that! Finding a proper antivirus for linux is like finding a proper game for mac (ooooooooooh)! A majorly disappointing fail with the available software.
Anyways, here’s the news story… Last week more than 600,000 Mac computers (which is like 100% of them, bazing!) were infected with a trojan virus (the FlashBack virus) through a Java loophole with the intent to steal usernames and passwords for banking sites and whatnot. It’s a pretty amazing feat to take the mighty Mac down off it’s pedestal. I hate to see it happen, but maybe it should have. What I’m saying is, it might be the wakeup call Mac users have needed to finally start securing up their machines! As it stands, the only system for monitoring and fixing computers is through responsive means from the company or poorly tuned 3rd party software. So you’ll have to wait for an official fix and patch. What needs to happen is on the major anti-virus companies as well, like Avast/AVG/etc need linux and mac versions as well! And that will come with demand, which I hope, this experience will provide.
Sorry folks, but there’s no such thing as absolute security or immunity… So you need to use protection! >)
Source: Telegraph
Tried warhammer online 2 bug complaints..
1 only the empire vs chaos zones are avaible so why bother playing anything else rather than humans
2. There are 4 chaos god’s why can chaos only worthip one! I mean i would be happy if the blood god was for the chosen it makes sence for the rest of the classes but cmon! A tzeeth chosen does not feel right
never tried a warhammer game! how do you like it?
I got the steam demo for warhammer 40k dawn of war 2 and warhammer 40k space marines ill give you feedback…
Lorewise warhammer 40k is cooler than plain warhammer
OMHG! OMHG! OMHG! You have no idea how cool I think you randomly bringing warhammer to the topic is!! And I see you downloaded the trial version of warhammer online too!
Here is a link to a comic that cleverly explains why chaos got only one of their demons for you to choose:
http://nerdfighters.ning.com/group/gamesworkshopnerds/forum/topics/the-secret-lives-of-mobs
The comics was made by a guy called Rory, and used to have a site named “The secret lives of mobs” A warhammer online comic that ran from mid 2006 until mid 2008 when the site got hacked (I remember seeing those comics on the site until the dreadful they the hack came upon it), and many of the strips were lost, but, fortunately, many were saved by fans and can still be seen throughout the internet. DYou can still see the site ( or whats left of it) at http://www.secretlivesofmobs.com
Oh! And you should totally try dawn of war’s expansions!
Scan scan scan from time to time with different pieces of software and everything should be fine. Oh, no scanners for Linux? Well, that is pretty unnerving..
I usually am pretty good with scheduling deep boot scans once a month. actually, I run quite a few regular maintenance things… especially back ups! >D
yeah, no scanners for linux that are easy to acquire or from “big name” companies. the theory is that you’re safe because nothing can execute malicious scripts unless you run them yourself, in which case, makes you a tard… well… that was before this whole mac/java thing. so much for false senses of security eh?
Is it weird that I read today’s comic is Lando’s voice?
lol! it’s the stash!
speaking of Lando… check out this link to melt your brains!
http://youtu.be/4OnDizZ7UT0?t=2m
the first half is Han Solo
I want to slap you through the internet for that link… and do much worse for the developers that made that. *sticks to PC gaming*
MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
The reason that Macs are usually virus free are two reasons:
-PCs are more popular, so you hit more targets.
-Learning to code for a Mac vs. learning to code for a PC…probably close to all Mac viruses will be via Java.
both very excellent points! but hey, at least now macs can say they’re cool enough to start getting viruses! hazah! you’ve just passed the threshold of market share for people to start hating you! XD
also like to point out, I have windows 7 with Microsoft Essentials as my only antivirus, and I’m usually fine…I get my fair share of viruses but I frequent some less than reputable sites (thankfully not /b/ or anything, but you know. Downloads and whatnot) and my solution for viruses has always been:
Open task manager
Find process (not application) that I don’t recognize
Open file location
End task
Delete File
And the virus is dead. Though my dad suggested an idea to me that would work as a pretty powerful antivirus: Writing a program that would keep a lockdown on the list of programs written on startup: if any programs try to add themselves to startup the process is killed and the file location output on a dialogue box. Would thwart the vast majority of current viruses pretty easily.
how do you like essentials? I need a new antivirus for my work pc… I had avg but it wouldn’t update itself, had avast for a while but it won’t let me connect to the internet without shutting it off, and now avira but it has more popups than a vh1 tv show!
kinda running out of alternatives XD
LOL! I thought that was snowwhite for a second. XD
I like the announcement of Team Fortress 2 for MAC in which the mercenaries where about to kill each other and it said “MACs, PCs, the debate ends, the war begins”, and I totally agree! Let’s stop our endlessD quarrels and let’s fight to the death, to settle this and and for all!!! Because war doesn’t the determine who is right, but it’s a good substituto!
imagine a war in which one army drove tanks and the other drove compact cars :P
at first I was going to do a blue dress with black hair… but didn’t like how it turned out so I changed the colors a bit. but that was my original intent. XD
lol, nice!
hmm… what kind of compact car? cause that little one from gta was my favorite!