List of Known Mac Infections

Updated in | Jun 3, 2011 | Back to Home

Names of Fake Anti-virus programs

According: to bleepingcomputer.com, 2-spyware.com, 2-viruses.com & nicklockard.com



Apple Releases Malware Detection Tool

Updated in | Jun 2, 2011 | Back to Known Vulnerabilities

Mac's response to Fake Anti-virus programs

According: to US-CERT, APPLE

Apple has released Security Update 2011-003 for Mac OS X in response to the recent Mac fake anti-virus software.  This update:

    adds a malware definition to the File Quarantine application
    causes the File Quarantine application to automatically update its malware definition list daily
    removes MacDefender fake anti-virus software if detected

US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review Apple article HT4657 and apply Security Update 2011-003 to mitigate the risks.

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