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Always on: Protect yourself from malware on the Mac

At the same time, security experts have been warning Mac users that no computer system is immune to attack. Your dark day will come, they were told.

And that day appears to have arrived. Malware that tricks Mac users into installing it, then demanding credit card information to fix nonexistent problems, has invaded the previously placid Mac ecosystem. It is almost identical to rogue antispyware that has been the bane of Windows users for some time.

The program, MacDefender, uses social engineering — a fancy way of saying "deceit" - to scare users into thinking they've got malware on their Macs. MacDefender purports to fix it, but in reality it spyware. When installed, it demands payment to clean up your system. It's actually a ploy to get you to enter credit card numbers - in some cases, multiple numbers, as each card you enter is rejected.

The earliest version of MacDefender required users to enter their Mac's administrator password, which is a Mac OS X security feature. But users granted permission because they thought the program would fix their machines. New versions of MacDefender don't require a password, and depending on settings in Apple's Safari browser, may launch the installer automatically.

Last week, Apple responded by releasing a security update, but only for the very latest version of the Mac OS, dubbed Snow Leopard. If you've got Leopard or the even older Tiger flavors of OS X, you're on your own. The update protects against MacDefender, and enables a Mac to download and install updated malware definitions on a daily basis, providing users with some protection against evolving threats.

And they are evolving. Less than a day after the update was released, a new MacDefender was in the wild that got around them. Apple again updated its protection, and the bad guys responded with another new variant of their malware. Windows users reading this are likely nodding their heads in recognition; it's a familiar scenario for them.

I've been writing quite a bit about this in my blog (see blog.chron.com/techblog/tag/mac-defender/ ), and the reactions to those items have been interesting. Some Mac users get it, understanding that they now must pay closer attention to security. But others remain in denial, convinced that, because MacDefender isn't a traditional "virus" and requires user action to install it, the Macpocalypse isn't really upon us. And while the straits aren't completely dire, I'd suggest that it is time for Mac users to come out of their security slumber.

Windows Inviolability System scam. Virus description and removal ...

The releasing of fake Windows Inviolability System utility is an attempt of cyber criminals to get rich in unfair way. This software in no ways relates to decent computer program. It pursues filthy objects only. Windows Inviolability System has the standard scheme of function inherent for all bogus products. Loaris Trojan Remover laboratory has analyzed this phony utility and revealed following: this junkware is mainly distributed with downloads that are bundled with trojan horses. The user may get infection while downloading computer games, films, software updates, clicking suspicious links and other files some of which may be located even on trustworthy web portals that got compromised by IT crooks

When launching on your machine, Windows Inviolability System displays many false scan reports, as well as popup warnings with similar content “Warning! Suspicious file found!”, enumerating multiple number of allegedly detected parasites. This makes it clear that Windows Inviolability System reports serious infections on your system in order to frighten you. They try to persuade you by fair means or foul your PC is at risk of crash and inevitably needs urgent help. If the user jumps at the bait of these bandits (who should be imprisoned for their evil deeds) and click the “Remove Malware” button on the customer redirects to a page where money should be paid for the commercial version of Windows Inviolability System because in such way only it is possible get all the protection abilities of this program at your disposal. But never be deceived!!! We advise you to uninstall the fake Windows Inviolability System from your PC at once after detection. In case you do not pay due attention to this disgusting software it opens the back door for other unwanted guests. Windows Inviolability System may cause the total crash of your system with all important information loss. Please look through the tutorial stipulated below right now and do not postpone for tomorrow what you can do today. Loaris Trojan Remover is always at your disposal. It is our purpose to render the best service for our customers.

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