Software

Mac OS X Isn’t As Secure As Everyone Claims It Is

For the past decade or so, many have been quick to argue about how much more secure, stable and virus-free OS X is than Windows. But in light of the Flashback malware, many are reconsidering that stance. Trend Micro, a long time developer of antivirus and anti-malware software, put together a report of virus trends. In it, they cite security firm Mitre, which claims that OS X had more reported vulnerabilities than anyone else. Welp!


Software

There’s A Fake Instagram For Android That Could Steal Your Information

We’ve already seen a fake, malware-spreading version of Angry Birds Space for Android. Now there are reports of a fake, malware-spreading Instagram that’s making the rounds, too.


April 19, 2012
Software

Mac Flashback Trojan: Find Out If You’re One Of The 140,000 Still Infected

There have been fixes, both unofficial and from Apple itself, for the Flashback trojan that’s been plaguing Macs these past few weeks. But of the 600,000 systems initially infected, nearly a third are still compromised. So, hopefully once and for all, here’s how to make sure you’re not one of them.


April 17, 2012
Software

There’s Another Mac Trojan Spreading Via Microsoft Office

More bad news for Apple users: hot on the heels of Flashback, reports are circulating of another Mac-specific trojan — called Backdoor.OSX.SabPub.a — that is spreading because of a Microsoft Office vulnerability.


April 13, 2012
Software

Better Late Than Never, Apple Fixes Flashback Vulnerability

As promised, Apple rolled out a Java update today designed to combat the Flashback infection afflicting some 600,000 Mac users.


April 12, 2012
Software

The Easiest Way To Check For And Remove The Mac Flashback Trojan

The Flashback trojan has infected more than half a million Macs (and counting!). But until now, detecting it and removing it hasn’t been dead simple.


Software

Apple’s Working On A Flashback Counterattack

Apple announced today that it is hard at work developing a means of scrubbing the Flashback.k Trojan from the 600,000 or so Macs it’s infected.


April 11, 2012
Computing

Apple Tries To Shut Down Dr Mac’s Virus-Monitoring Servers

Dr Mac is the security firm that discovered last week’s all-Mac botnet, something that is pretty unprecedented for the operating system. After sending Apple the findings of their research, Dr Mac heard nothing. And while it technically has yet to acknowledge Dr Mac at all, the fact that Apple attempted to nix the group’s monitoring servers shut down suggests it’s very aware of the situation.


April 10, 2012
Online

Flashback Shows Why Mac AV Is Vital

Gizmodo AU

For many years, Mac users — and, indeed, Apple itself — has touted that “Macs don’t get viruses”. The party’s most definitely over, and Flashback is (sadly) just the beginning.


April 3, 2012
Software

New Flashback Trojan Variant Doesn’t Need A Password To Infect Your Mac

The Flashback Trojan is proving to be a very agile bit of code. It’s mutated several times since it was initially discovered last year, and its newest iteration will let itself onto your system with or without your permission.