SWing'R Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) And you thought your were safe from viruses , silly MAC users.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13453497 Edited May 19, 2011 by SWing'R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringo Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 It was only a matter of time. For someone to get bored enough to make a virus for macs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentracer Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I got one on my linux machine already too. they're not virus proof by any means.microsoft was just a huge target on purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 and Apple won't even help you.http://gizmodo.com/5803498/apple-to-customer-service-dont-help-our-customers-with-malware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I got one on my linux machine already too. they're not virus proof by any means.microsoft was just a huge target on purpose.You should look into ClamAV (click), free (as in beer) cross-platform (Win, BSD, Linux, OpenSolaris, etc.) AV solution.You sure you got a virus, and not some cgi script kiddie web hack? Try running your browser in a chroot jail. Google it, it's pretty simple to set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 The very first viruses were written for... Apples... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 and Apple won't even help you.http://gizmodo.com/5803498/apple-to-customer-service-dont-help-our-customers-with-malwareHow to fix (and forestall future attacks using the same entry method)Nice that Safari auto-opens "safe" files by default...'Course, you then had give it the Admin password - so the blame falls mostly on the user, as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 How to fix (and forestall future attacks using the same entry method)Nice that Safari auto-opens "safe" files by default...'Course, you then had give it the Admin password - so the blame falls mostly on the user, as usual.You mean like with nearly all malware? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I sent this earlier to my son. He is one of the countries premier IT security experts, and that is not just fatherly pride speaking. Director of Diebold's IT Security. Youngest Director they have ever had. Kid can speed dial Kevin Mitnick on his cell...any of the famous folks you would think of in that field. He only uses Mac's. Here is his reply to me sending this story to him. And he is right."Pssshhhh, don't be hating on them... we have 234093284032984230498329043282304823832492438 less pieces of malware then you windows folks :)"If any of you are in the IT security field you should hit his conference in the fall. He is the first name in the video. It is an over the top list of speakers.www.derbycon.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I sent this earlier to my son. He is one of the countries premier IT security experts, and that is not just fatherly pride speaking. Director of Diebold's IT Security. Youngest Director they have ever had. Kid can speed dial Kevin Mitnick on his cell...any of the famous folks you would think of in that field. He only uses Mac's. Here is his reply to me sending this story to him. And he is right."Pssshhhh, don't be hating on them... we have 234093284032984230498329043282304823832492438 less pieces of malware then you windows folks :)"If any of you are in the IT security field you should hit is conference in the fall. He is the first name in the video. It is an over the top list of speakers.www.derbycon.comDiebold's security notoriously sucks FWIW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStump Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Yeah, I have removed like 7 of these this week, the funny thing is they really are not viruses, they are just applications that open gay porn sites lol, it takes literally 5 minutes to remove and does absolutely nothing to the computer. So even if you do get a virus on a Mac it is not even close to what a virus on the pc does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Diebold's security notoriously sucks FWIWYou got anything to back that up keeping in mind I said IT Security? Or are you just a dumbass troll? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Wifey: what are all these ghey pics on your laptop? Me: uh oh we musta downloaded some malware. Let me see. Wifey: See for yourself. Me: those are just pics from meetNgreets and bike nights???Wifey: yeah but they're still ghey. Me:agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 You got anything to back that up keeping in mind I said IT Security? Or are you just a dumbass troll?Learn to Google fucktard... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 and Apple won't even help you.http://gizmodo.com/5803498/apple-to-customer-service-dont-help-our-customers-with-malwareBecause Microsoft will? PS: My Mac still rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Because Microsoft will? PS: My Mac still rocks.You mean other than the fact that they provide Malware protection and shit tons of malware support available?Mac's are for people who are too dumb to own a PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Learn to Google fucktard...That's pretty harsh. He ain't arguing politics here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 You mean other than the fact that they provide Malware protection and shit tons of malware support available?Mac's are for people who are too dumb to own a PC.Now you're definitely just trolling. Call Microsoft next time you get a virus or malware. Let's see what they do for you. PS: Calling me too dumb to own a PC is kinda funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAC Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Wow. Maybe fusion needs to go to a nice dark room and listen to his Barbara Streisand records or something to calm down. I say records 'cause iPods are for fucktards that don't know how to use a turntable. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Wow. Maybe fusion needs to go to a nice dark room and listen to his Barbara Streisand records or something to calm down. I say records 'cause iPods are for fucktards that don't know how to use a turntable.Yeah, I think Fusion needs some alone time. Maybe a hot bath and book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Mac = video/photo multimedia applicationPC = everyday use, gaming, businessLinux = used for hacking (at least all my hacker friends)Also have a friend who's dad is a IT leader at Lexus Nexus (they call him when the fit hits the shan)I use PC due to sheer cost and power Vs same power on MacPersonal preference and also owned a Mac book pro for a year wasn't bad but not for me (did help me get to Reno for school for a video production contest using Final Cut Pro)P.S. Sent from my iPhone 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 (edited) Sophos offers free AV for the Mac. EDIT: Hah! Posted first, then read the article. Graham Cluely from Sophos is quoted. Edited May 20, 2011 by Scruit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 Sophos offers free AV for the Mac. EDIT: Hah! Posted first, then read the article. Graham Cluely from Sophos is quoted.I like Free AVG better I think.http://free.avg.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruit Posted May 20, 2011 Report Share Posted May 20, 2011 I like Free AVG better I think.http://free.avg.comYeah, there's a bunch of free stuff out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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