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Apple encourages antivirus applications for your Mac

by Josh Holat on Dec 3, 2008 at 12:13 AM

If you ask a worker at the Apple Store about antivirus software for the Mac, you may hear that you don’t need it at all because, “Macs don’t get viruses.” However, this information may no longer hold true. At least Apple itself doesn’t think so. According to a recently published… Continue Reading »

Trojan on the loose for Mac OS X, still isn’t practical

by Josh Holat on Nov 19, 2008 at 09:20 AM

Security firm and software creator Intego has announced this week that a new trojan for the Mac is on the loose and is known as RSPlug.D, a different form of the RSPlug.A trojan. How does it work? First, you must go to a malicious website, particularily some porn sites. Then,… Continue Reading »

If you love security and Leopard, you’ll love this

by Josh Holat on Jun 3, 2008 at 04:43 PM

Hot on the tail of a recent Leopard point upgrade (10.5.3), Apple has come out with a rather large Security Configuration PDF (3.4MB PDF) for Mac OS X Leopard.  Coming in at 13 chapters and 240 pages of security packed information, this is great for both IT people and everyday… Continue Reading »

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