Macs hit with malware
It used to be that Mac users would laugh in the face of their Windows counterparts, claiming their computers were more secure. Well, they shouldn't feel so safe.
Security experts are warning Apple computer users to be vigilant - and perhaps download some security software - as the Mac operating system comes under attack.
The names of the threats may sound like a program that protects users from viruses and malware - but it's quite the opposite.
The trojan horse (software that's up to no good) appears in online search results, advising Mac users to download and install software to protect themselves from threats.
If activeated, it will open up porn websites and other junk in the background - just as a security-like window pops up asking you to buy an upgrade to remove the threats.
Removing the malware is about as pleasant as a visit to the dentist - you can follow these steps here to clean your Mac from the threat.
Really, Mac users should be running some form of security software just to be on the safe side - and to avoid viruses and malware like this one.
Sophos has a free antivirus solution for Mac users - but if you want to shell out some cash McAfee also has a paid solution as well.
Windows isn't perfect - they had a major release of patches just a few weeks ago. But Mac's aren't worry-free either.
Are you worried about getting viruses/malware on your computer?
- Maurice Cacho, MSN Tech & Gadgets
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Posted by: Gonxo | May 25, 2011 5:45:38 PM
Linux.
Posted by: kthxbai | May 26, 2011 12:08:42 AM
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Posted by: Gonxo | May 25, 2011 5:45:38 PM
Linux.
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This.
Posted by: dan goode | May 26, 2011 2:55:32 PM
It's not a virus and it's not malware either!! It's a phishing scam!! Where did the blogger get his tech paper from a box of Cracker Jacks? What a lot of FUD!!
Posted by: dan goode | May 26, 2011 2:58:42 PM
Let me just add to my other comment, you still need to agree to open it and click continue.
Posted by: Gordon | May 26, 2011 9:27:22 PM
Dan Goode is obviously wrong here. It is malware. It is not good for you to install it onto your Apple computer. Another blind Apple fanboy has become drunk on Steve Jobs' KoolAid advertising scam.
Posted by: Jeremy Chapman | May 26, 2011 10:05:08 PM
Sounds like malware to me - isn't that what bad software is?
I use AVG on my pC.
Posted by: dan goode | May 27, 2011 3:02:17 AM
Hey Gordon I think it's you that doesn't have a clue. Malware in your little world...yes but in most techs...no!! Why is it that whenever someone happens to say something that's not negative about Apple they're labelled "fanboy" or they must be drinking the Koolaid. You're further from the truth. I've used from dos and Windows, to Mac OSes to BeOS to Linux, etc. hy do I bother with commenting to such nonsense? Btw, you an MS Shill? lol
Posted by: That Guy | May 27, 2011 5:24:04 AM
Hey Dan how about instead of nerd raging you put up some actual facts because right now your talking like you know something without giving anything... For all we know your some sad pathetic soul that gets off from talking big, well i hope you brought your big boy pants because its time to annie up, What is it that you see that everyone else apparently doesn't?
Posted by: email archiving | Aug 17, 2011 4:16:02 AM
Those malwares were from emails on which when users download attachments, the malware attaches itself in the OS.
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Posted by: Ronald Receveur | May 1, 2012 10:27:20 PM
I actually wouldn't be surprised should there be an increased amount of malicious software incidents with Apple products today. With the sudden boost in sales, trends, popularity, and all.