Half a million Mac users hit by Flashback virus

[Francis]

Big news on MAC Computers..

The legend of the virus-free Mac operating system has been proven untrue, according to a Russian web security company that claims 555,000 computers running Mac OS X have been affected by malware.

Dr. Web says its research suggests the Flashback Trojan is particularly strong in Canada and the United States, implying it seems to be targeting English-speaking users.

The virus first surfaced in its current form in February, with Apple only releasing a security update in response on Tuesday, the Russian firm said.

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20120405/mac-trojan-virus-120405/#ixzz1rEZRDftg

 

[The Man]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULmmmUPf3LU

 

[Francis]

The question is why is Apple not making this more public..

 

[Darrell]

The question is why is Apple not making this more public..

Apple made it public on their website, and provided a patch.

 

[Francis]

The virus first surfaced in its current form in February, with Apple only releasing a security update in response on Tuesday, the Russian firm said.

Apple made it public on their website, and provided a patch.

Again, why is Apple not making this more public..

??

http://www.apple.com/why-mac/faq/#viruses

 

[Darrell]

Again, why is Apple not making this more public..

??

http://www.apple.com/why-mac/faq/#viruses

I don't know, as soon as I get out of the Board of Directors meeting I'll cruise down the hall, and ask Tim. :sarcasm

 

[darkcgi]

virus free software that's funny
too funny
there is no such thing just to let you folks know
--this coming from a forensic programmer

 

[Francis]

I don't know, as soon as I get out of the Board of Directors meeting I'll cruise down the hall, and ask Tim. :sarcasm

Bwahahahaha :24:

 

[Francis]

virus free software that's funny
too funny
there is no such thing just to let you folks know
--this coming from a forensic programmer

I have to agree.. The problem is making non-tech savvy people feel safe and cozy can be dangerous..

 

[Dana]

there is irony for every Mac user who gloats that they are virus retardant...

 

[Mercury]

virus free software that's funny
too funny
there is no such thing just to let you folks know
--this coming from a forensic programmer

That is what crossed my mind when I heard that Mac's can't get viruses ... yeah right. They might have amazing security and fantastic programming that reduces the chance of a virus ... but NO program is 100% safe from a virus.

 

[The Man]

Its just another OS francis..I dont see what the big fuss is
Windows gets nailed the most as it is the most popular

Macs having problems is nothing new