Archive for February, 2012
Mac Malware Is Here!
Intego finds new, insidious strain of Mac Flashback Trojan horse | Macworld.
It’s still a lot more difficult for this trojan to install itself, and seems easier to ferret out, than the viruses I’ve wrastled on PCs but it’s definitely time to install virus software on your macintosh.
I like the virus protection of Sophos - http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-mac-home-edition.aspx and the article linked to above mentions that Virus Barrier also is equipped to handle this one.
Update your Java, be aware there’s an Apple Security Certificate that needs approval so DON’T! and install a guardian at your gate.
Delete Google Search History
It’s pretty simple and if you follow the link there is a very clear walk-through about how to do this.
