Prediction: Apple will recommend security software

[tacoben]

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I do not think there will be much of an increase of viruses for Macs as there is little in it for the hackers.
The only friends I have with Macs are graphic designers and though they are not particularly aware of virus attacks, because they use their computers for work they are very careful when using the internet.

[TVC_NickUK]

Linux has Anti-Virus software but its pretty damn hard to get a virus on linux

[Josh]

what i was about to say spuddy and as for iphones (i gave in mine arrived yesterday)
http://hackulo.us/forums/

New on Cydia: Hackulous Security

Introducing Hackulous Security
A tiny little protection system from Kyek

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The weather's gettin' rough out there!
As many of you have already caught on, there's a ton of sites out there pretending to be the *ulous sites, but they're not. They're phishing sites -- sites that fool you into thinking they're the real thing, but they log your IP address and try to trick you into giving up personal information. Many of them contain lies about the scene and the *ulous services to try to scare you, and some of them plan to trick you into installing hacked, malicious versions of programs like Installous and Crackulous.

But never fear, Hackulous Security is here!
Hackulous Security ISN'T a be-all-end-all solution to these problems, but this simple package offers a great deal of protection against these malicious websites and the programs they try to install. Think of Hackulous Security as an antivirus application -- download it now and you'll be protected against what's out there, but make sure to keep up with updates so you continue to be protected against whatever attacks we find in the future.

What's with the Installous update?
Not much has changed in Installous at all -- that's why the version change, 2.0.1 to 2.0.2, is so tiny. Installous was simply updated to include support for Hackulous Security, and will be tied more strongly into the system in the future. Unfortunately we don't have any big exciting new features for Installous quite yet, but the extra security is definitely worth it.

So what does Hackulous Security actually do?
Currently, Hackulous Security is a firewall of sorts. Whenever your iPhone attempts to contact (or phone home to) a malicious website, it will stop the connection in its tracks. You won't be able to connect to Cydia sources that are there solely to harm your device, and any harmful websites you get sent to will show you a Hackulous Security "Blocked" page, not unlike what many of you are used to from AVG Antivirus, Norton, or McAfee. In the future, it will also search-and-destroy iPhone malware and (god forbid) viruses. Hackulous Security does not monitor or log your connections. It is a simple blacklist that prevents your device from making connections to sites that are confirmed to be malicious.

Is Hackulous Security Safe?
As safe as can be. When you install it, it will get a listing of current bad hosts from this website. And just in case would-be attackers try to re-direct your device to their OWN servers to control the list, Hackulous Security uses two different kinds of encryption that can't be duplicated by any other site. No system is immune to being hacked, but installing Hackulous Security now (or simply updating Installous) will give you the best protection currently available.

Is this a background process? Will it eat battery?
No and no! The blacklisting feature used by Hackulous Security is already a part of the iPhone OS kernel, and the blacklist is already being checked against every connection you make -- even without Hackulous Security installed. This package is simply a method of updating that already-built-in blacklist safely and securely. It is not a background process and uses no more battery than your device already does.

How do I get it?
Hackulous Security, as well as the Installous update, are on our Cydia repo right now. If you don't already have the Hackulous Cydia repo, find out how to install it HERE.

I want more information about these bad sites and the attackers!
If you're signed into your Hackulous account, you can get the whole story here: http://hackulo.us/forums/index.php?showtopic=21024

Change Log:

Hackulous Security 1.1.0

• This version is a complete rewrite
• Core Utilities is now a dependency, which will solve a variety of random bugs and possibly allow installation from Icy.
• Uses a new degrading installer. If you're unable to connect to the internet for the latest updates (like if you use a proxy), Hackulous Security will do a static installation. If something went wrong with the files, it'll do a minimal installation.
• Hackulous Security should never fail on install; meaning, it should never prevent you from installing Installous.

Hackulous Security 1.0.3

• As promised, this version accommodates other hosts-file changers such as adblock and other manual customizations. Even if the first version of Hackulous Security wiped your customizations from the file, installing this version will bring them back.
• The decryption key has been moved out of /private/* to avoid the possible permissions glitches we were getting earlier, as well as to remove the warning on the Cydia screen.
• The installer now gives detailed status updates to let you know its progress, and the error messages now explain exactly what triggered the error. This should make reports far more useful.
• Your original, pre-install hosts file is backed up as hosts.original, and any future modifications you make to the hosts file will be saved into hosts.unsecure WITHOUT the Hackulous Security additions -- which happens every time you update Hackulous Security. This allows you to keep making your own changes to the file, but still have a no-data-lost method of turning security off.

IF CYDIA IS GIVING YOU A SIZE MISMATCH ERROR:
That's normal right after an update. Just go to the "changes" tab and hit the "Refresh" button in the upper-left corner. Then you can upgrade with no issues.

and from what i can gather it gets installed with installous anyway (it seemed so when i added installous so its nice to know im prepared incase someone with more malicious means deelops something

oh and colin if you think this shouldnt be here (talking about jailbreaking iphones etc just remove it)
oh and if anyone has a 'cannot comply' error when installing installous pm me and ill send you a link to how you can fix it (i had to it was playing silly buggers

[dinch]

TBH, Mac users are more experienced than general windows users and dont fall for the usual virus distribution methods.

We must move in different circles H4U I only know 3 people who use Macs, and they are almost computer-illiterate. They chose Macs because they find them easier to use.

[TVC_H4U]

We must move in different circles H4U I only know 3 people who use Macs, and they are almost computer-illiterate. They chose Macs because they find them easier to use.

Id say me stereotyping Mac and Windows users, I do know a few Mac users they are computer literate designers.. I know loads that use windows, no one is computer literate.... (except cousin and I)

[RichardGere]

As for me,i prefer use ProteMac NetMine.It’s firewall for Mac.It’s tool protects against viruses and controls all your network .In my opinion it's one of tne best of firewall.

[kennyc90]

its not hard to get a virus on any OS, we had to make one in UNI for a mac and it worked perfectly after a few attempts, the only reson mac is "virus Free" is as other have said because 90% of home computers are windows, makes more sense to attack a windows user who is more likely to pass the virus on than attack a mac user who has a much less chance of passing on any virus