Flashback Trojan Hits 550,000 Macs

[Jack]

For Mac users:

Apparently there's a flaw in Java that allows the virus into Mac computers. The article below says it's relatively easy to diagnose and fix.

Flashback Trojan Hits 550,000 Macs {PCmag link}

Diagnosis & Disinfection {F-Secure link}

Wednesday (April 4, 2012), Apple released a Java security update to combat the virus. Update Java through 'System Preferences>Software Update'.

It seems, my MacBook Air wasn't infected ... so, I can't verify the fixes. But, Apple's Java security update installed fine.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Thanks for the heads up, Jack. i think my software updates are current, so i should be ok too. I guess the days of Mac being relatively immune to such demons are over. The scum that creates these malware things, i can't fathom it.

 

[treesmith]

I ponder why they don't stop such scum...don't tell me it can't be done. Track 'em down and teach them the real meaning of "hacking"!

 

[MasterBlaster]

I haven't had a virus in ages.

No Mac here.

 

[treesandsurf]

I thought this was some guy that ate a lot of burgers. No virus here,

jp

 

[Husabud]

I was told that Macs were not generally targeted because they have always been less than 10% of the computers purchased, usually because of price. Now that more are sold worldwide hackers are developing new virtues and finding new routes into the Apple line up.

 

[MasterBlaster]

No Mac here.

 

[Jack]

MAC's RAWK

 

[woodworkingboy]

Once you go Mac, you never go back. Mp previous Mac lasted ten years before sending a plume of black smoke to the ceiling......cough..

 

[pigwot]

Jay, was that the original Intel-based iMac by any chance? - they burned up their power supplies on a regular basis.

 

[woodworkingboy]

Yes, I believe it was. It really lasted however. I gave up the ghost on it a number of times, then it would come back to life.