Paranoid Android for Mac User Reviews
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"It works"
Version: Paranoid Android 1.3
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
I use this along with Safe Terminal. I then tested it using the "launch calculator" trojan on the web. PA first popped up, asking if wanted QuickTime to open it or Terminal (good call). Since I wanted to test SafeTerminal also, I let it through the Terminal and nothing happened.
GREAT WORK from both companies. -
"Still Better Than Mac OS X's Security"
Version: Paranoid Android 1.2
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
I used to use Paranoid Android before Apple provided their solution to auto-running applications. On a whim, and at the recommendations from 2004 found below, I recently tried it again. Response: Why did I ever stop?! PA is incredibly better than Apple's solution!!! Conclusion: use them both. I have yet to find any conflict between them. The complement each other.
Background: Having learned personal computing on DOS PCs, having kept up to date with the latest M$ offerings, I have found it useful to learn contemporary Windows PC security. I absolutely love the podcast 'Security Now!' despite the fact that 90% of the time it only applies to Windows boxes. Being aware of the incredible security nightmares on Windows has made me an advocate for Mac users to increase their awareness of potential Mac OS X security problems. I use virus protection on my Macs, and I remain thrilled that Paranoid Android still works on my machine. Thus far Windows has no equivalent of PA. Only in Vista will there be something remotely like it, and that OS is unlikely to be released even in 2006!
Paranoid Android may pop up at inopportune times for some busy or beginning users. But I love it. I know this great little Haxie, (and I personally have Never Never had any problems with Haxies on my Powerbook, and I run 5 of them all the time), is keeping my Mac far safer than without it. There are certainly a lot of 'paranoid' FUD mongers out in the computer commentary world who are poised on the edge of their seats waiting for Macs to get just one virus. They 'cry wolf' over and over and no Mac exploit appears. Mac users typically respond with a well deserved yawn and go back to work. But I take comfort knowing my Mac has Paranoid Android running, ready for that inevitable day when indeed someone has it in for Mac OS X and figures out a way to screw with it. PA will stop any auto-running virus/worm/trojan in its tracks, far more reliably that Mac OS X on its own. Thank you Unsanity! Keep PA available and compatible!
Another level of security to add to your Mac: Little Snitch. It halts all phoning home, all unapproved passage out through your firewall. And you do have a running firewall, right? -
"Warning"
Version: Paranoid Android 1.2
Summary
Here is a warning for anyone downloading Paranoid Android. This app does serve it's purpose... however it adjusts your admin permissions, so that basically Paranoid Android is almost running the computer. This is an excellent tool for Mac OS X Beginners just learning the Mac, but for people who are using their mac for advanced things, I suggest not to download this. As well one small bug, after un-installing Paranoid Android, you still have to fix your disk permissions using disk utility. Otherwise it's an haxie that serves it's purpose.
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"Better Than Apple Security"
Version: Paranoid Android 1.2
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This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
This is still better than the Apple Security updates. -
"It works but with some problems"
Version: Paranoid Android 1.2
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
The GUI is fine and it does work, however it interrupts applications from running even after I've added them to the "exclude" list. I think it needs a bug fix. -
"Best name ever."
Version: Paranoid Android 1.1
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
I'm giving this product 5 stars simply for the name -
"Great!"
Version: Paranoid Android 1.1
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
A simple, elegant solution to the problem. Thanks Unsanity! -
"Thanks, Unsanity"
Version: Paranoid Android 1.1
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
What can I say but thanks. Unsanity has made me feel more secure. This app is a must have. Combine this application with Little Snitch, Norton Antivirus, and Filevault, and you have the most secure computer in the world. Good job. -
"UNSANITY RULES"
Version: Paranoid Android 1.1
Summary
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are a staple and an APPRECIATED part of the Mac community. Keep up the AMAZING work. -
"Where would we be without Unsanity?"
Version: Paranoid Android 1.1
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
Thanks guys! Apple owes you one for covering their butts.
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