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Apple Anti-Virus Advisory Overhyped
eWeek - RSS Feeds — ... should use anti-virus is neither new, nor reflective of a significant increase in malware attacks targeting Apple. The existence – or relative lack thereof – of Mac malware has been a catalyst for arguments between Mac and Microsoft Windows users. But as pointed out by our Joe Wilcox and at least one other blogger, the Apple advisory is not new; it’s an update of a previous recommendation that users take advantage of anti-virus to protect their computers. Read Joe’s blog post on Apple Watch here .

Despite what blogs (and Apple) say, Macs will eventually have malware
MacBytes.com — ... . You don’t even have to depend upon verbal arguments, as I provide a game theory analysis as well. The fact that the announcement was made and pulled seemed to give some bloggers, including Joe Wilcox, fuel for their argument that ...

Despite what blogs (and Apple) say, Macs will eventually have malware
MacBytes.com — ... . You don’t even have to depend upon verbal arguments, as I provide a game theory analysis as well. The fact that the announcement was made and pulled seemed to give some bloggers, including Joe Wilcox, fuel for their argument that ...

More Malware Targeting Users of Pirated Software for Mac
eWeek - RSS Feeds — ... Though Mac users have historically had a relatively easy time when it comes to malware - the amount of viruses out their targeting Mac is far lower than Microsoft Windows - the incident does underscore the dangers of downloading pirated software. "Intego recommends that users never download and install software from untrusted sources or questionable Web sites," the advisory states.

Mac Trojan Builds Botnet, Symantec Researchers Say
eWeek - RSS Feeds — ... firm Intego first released an advisory about the Trojan in late January, they put the number of infected computers at 5,000. The malware that infected the bots, known as OSX.Iservice, installs a back door on infected systems and begins contacting other hosts for commands. Hidden in the pirated software, the malware infected users sharing the files over a peer-to-peer network. Talk of a botnet attracted attention however because of the platform. Historically, little in the way of malware has touched the Mac . Depending on whom you ask, this is due to either market share – ...

Apple Updates Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
eWeek - RSS Feeds — ... designed to address holes found throughout the operating system at different times. Many previous security measures have addressed vulnerabilities created by third-party products working with Macs. Although its systems have been popularly perceived as safer than PCs when it comes to vulnerabilities, Apple has recommended in the past that users install anti-virus software. The updates come in advance of ...