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Apple Provides Details For Removing Mac Defender Malware

Posted 05/24/2011 at 6:15pm | by Matthew Tilmann

By now you've probably heard of the Mac Defender malware that has made its way. Apple has decided to jump on the issue, by posting a support document that explains how to "avoid or remove" Mac Defender. The company is also planning on releasing an update to Mac OS X that will automatically find and remove the malware.

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Intego Issues Security Memo Over Fake MAC Defender Antivirus Program

Posted 05/02/2011 at 10:35am | by J.R. Bookwalter

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Mac users generally point and laugh at Windows users with all of their virus troubles, but with Apple’s computers edging more and more market share each quarter, it’s just a matter of time before virus makers turn their attention our way. Case in point, a fake antivirus program now making the rounds.

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Apple Gear Could Be Targeted by Hackers in 2011

Posted 12/28/2010 at 12:29pm | by Seamus Bellamy

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As Apple users, we enjoy a lot of perks. Our equipment, when called upon, just works. Our software is often a joy to work with, and when we party, our devices allow us to party hard. Traditionally, Macs computers and iOS mobile devices have been far more secure than those of Windows and Android users. Sadly, if the security experts at McAfee are correct, the days of our being able to chortle in the face of viruses and malware may soon be coming to an end.

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Variant of Boonana Virus Found on the Mac

Posted 11/04/2010 at 8:32am | by Cory Bohon

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For the second time in just over a week, a second virus has been found on the Mac. Trojan.osx.boonana.b is a variant of the malware that was discovered last week called Boonana. While SecureMac notes the malware appears similar to the Koobface virus that struck Windows in 2008, it is not the same. Rather, Boonana appears to be unique.

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How To Disable Java in your Mac Web Browser

Posted 10/29/2010 at 2:47pm | by Cory Bohon

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With the announcement of a potentially harmful virus floating about the internet this week, many Mac users have been weary of watching online videos via links to external sites, especially those on social networking websites like Facebook. However, this virus can be all but stopped by simply turning off Java code execution in your web browser of choice, according to SecureMac. That’s why we would like to show you how easy it can be to protect yourself from Java-based viruses originating from your web browser through applets.

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SecureMac Releases New Information About Boonana Trojan Virus

Posted 10/28/2010 at 1:20pm | by Cory Bohon

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We told you about the Boonana Trojan Mac virus that was discovered by SecureMac just yesterday. SecureMac has now completed its initial analysis of the virus and has new information about it, as well as a removal tool if you believe your Mac is infected.

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Security Alert: New Trojan Horse on Mac OS X Spread Through Social Networks

Posted 10/27/2010 at 10:45am | by Cory Bohon

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It's not often that you hear of a virus for the Mac, but according to a Secure Mac security bulletin, a new trojan virus has been detected on the Mac. The bulletin notes that the virus is spread through social networking websites like Facebook and is disguised as a video.

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SecureMac Offers Free MacScan App for Talk Like a Pirate Day

Posted 09/20/2010 at 11:47am | by Cory Bohon

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Avast me Mac|Life maties! International Talk Like a Pirate Day be upon us, and SecureMac, makers of MacScan, be leaving the plunderin' up to anyone that wants some free software. Beware those that may enter, however, as this offer is only good for today.

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Protect Your Mac from Phishing, Trojan Horses and Viruses

Posted 07/13/2010 at 9:44am | by Zack Stern

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At some point, every Mac owner needs to have the talk…about online security. Your Mac will probably never get a virus. But instead of ending the conversation, that’s only the beginning. Peter James, global spokesperson for Intego, a Mac security software developer, says, “Ask anyone in the security industry--and this is Mac or PC--they’re going to tell you that there are hardly any viruses anymore. Viruses aren’t the threat.”

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Safety in Jail: Apple Responds to Worm Threats

Posted 11/23/2009 at 4:46pm | by J Keirn-Swanson

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Even though tons of us (including the authors) sometimes grumble about the heavy hand of Apple restricting apps at the store or locking up our phones with strict user agreements, sometimes a locked door is safer.

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