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How do I view the Xprotect definitions?

I just wondering how to view the Xprotect definitions. Thanks to anyone that could give input.

Posted on Oct 22, 2011 2:17 PM

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Posted on Oct 22, 2011 2:41 PM

Hi 🙂


if you mean the Xprotect.plist file


use Finder-Go-Go to Folder (Command-Shift-G) and enter

/System/Library/CoreServices/CoreTypes.bundle/Contents/Resources/

then select xprotect.plist & press the Space key


entering

/System/Library/CoreServices/CoreTypes.bundle/Contents/Resources/XProtect.plist

into Safari's address bar should do the same, and show the file ready-selected.


or at least that works on Snow - I haven't specifically looked in Lion

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Oct 29, 2011 4:45 PM in response to millbear69

That's a really loaded question. If the metadata file matches the one posted by Med.amine and if the rest of the Apple XProtect system is working properly you should be notified if you attempt to launch any of the files Apple knows to be Mac OS X malware. That doesn't include either of the latest malware reported in the past few days by ESET (Tsunami) and Intego (DevilRobber) which most Mac users should never see. You will never be 100% protected against everything.

How do I view the Xprotect definitions?

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