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1 in 5 Macs now wide open to malware attacks

Feb

2014

Much like Windows XP users who refuse to upgrade, any holdover Mac users who are still clinging to OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard should really think about making the switch soon. ComputerWorld notices that in its last two major security updates for Macs it has forsaken Snow Leopard and has instead only issued the updates […]

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New Trojan for Mac OS X

Jul

2012

Russian anti-virus company Doctor Web is warning users about a new Trojan horse for Mac OS X. This application can perform backdoor tasks and execute commands issued by a remote, hacker-controlled server. Back in late June, Doctor Web’s anti-virus laboratory received a sample e-mail message with a malicious program attached targeting Mac OS X. This […]

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Python-based malware attack targets Macs. Windows PCs also under fire

Apr

2012

Experts at SophosLabs have identified a new malware attack that is targeting both Mac and Windows computers, exploiting the infamous Java security vulnerability that allowed the Flashback botnet to commandeer 600,000 Macs.Internet users who visit compromised webpages may find themselves at risk of infection via a Java exploit that downloads malicious software onto their computer.The […]

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