By now you’ve probably heard about the Flashback, the Mac’s latest virus scandal at least 10 million times, but the folks who discovered the thing just released a tool to help you detect and get rid of it really, really easily.
Last week, over 600,000 Macs were infected with a new trojan called the Flashback trojan, and even if you’ve updated your software, you could still be infected. Here’s an app that will check your computer for the trojan, and how to remove it if you find you’re infected.
This week is National Cyber Security Awareness Week. Security for your computer and mobile phone is vital, but despite the ever-growing range of threats, keeping your systems safe isn’t too challenging if you follow some sensible basic steps. Here’s a round-up of Lifehacker’s most useful security guides.
Most malware targets Windows machines and vulnerabilities (because there’s more of them), but that doesn’t mean Macs are immune from security issues, especially of the “click on this tempting site” variety. Sophos is offering a free, unrestricted version of its Mac anti-virus package for home users concerned about security issues.
Criminals who write malware generally rely on users not realising their intentions, and often go to elaborate lengths to make fake sites and software look legitimate. But there’s a secondary group of users afflicted by malware: those who get told a site or application is dangerous but can’t resist looking to find out just why it’s dodgy.
Windows only: McAfee Stinger banishes malware from your Windows PC, including those hard-to-get fake alert programs and their variants. The last thing anyone needs is malware masquerading as helpful.
