Fake security software catches out Apple owners (BBC)

eppur_se_muova

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Thu May-19-11 08:44 PM
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Fake security software catches out Apple owners (BBC)

A fake security program for Apple computers called MACDefender has racked up a significant number of victims.

Hundreds of people who installed the software have turned to Apple's forums for help to remove it.

The program's tactic of peppering screens with pornographic pictures has made many keen to get rid of it.

MACDefender seems to have been successful because of the work its creators did to make it appear high up in search results.

The number of people seeking help was uncovered by ZDNet journalist Ed Bott. In a blog post, he wrote about finding more than 200 separate discussions on Apple's official forums about MACDefender.
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more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13453497

http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/crying-wolf-apple-support-forums-confirm-malware-explosion/3351?pg=1

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Orrex

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Thu May-19-11 08:48 PM
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1. But Apple is impervious to all harm accidental or deliberate!

I've read that assurance dozens of times right here on DU. Don't tell me I've been led astray?

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Initech

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Thu May-19-11 09:02 PM
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3. I've never had a virus in 10 years, and it's all from following three simple rules:

1. If you don't know who it's from - don't open it!!!
2. Firefox with Adblock, Trackblock, and Flashblock - it will save you from nearly 99% of the viruses on the internet.
3. Get a good, non-intrusive virus protection program like Vipre or Bit Defender. Avoid the big, bloated programs like Norton or McAfee.

Problem solved.

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BlueJazz

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Thu May-19-11 08:56 PM
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2. "program's tactic of peppering screens with pornographic pictures "

..Ah...as a Tech, I need to examine this software.
Where can I download this Women...ah...malware??

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