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CodeProject points to one blog post that covers many of the concerns about Apple’s approach to security.  Not being a target doesn’t mean a system isn’t secure.  So take a look at the blog: OS X – Safe, yet horribly insecure   Let’s face it, with the attacks that the internet is undergoing...

First off take a look at the following URL: http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master?ws=support#tab3 Make sure you have done what is advised on that site, and please make sure that other people in your household, friends and family know about it. You never know if your Uncle...

The Mac defender is not the first Mac virus, early in 2006 the OSX/Leap-A or OSX/Oompa-A virus was the first one and was spread via iChat instant messaging system.  How do you make a virus, let’s skip the motivations, but often the virus builder starts out as a harmless prankster: You create a script...

A modified version of the OSX/Leap-A or OSX/Oompa-A has hit the Mac operating system early in 2006.  The current viral pattern requires that the user interact with the program, which appears to be a malware removal tool, these have been seen for years on the Windows O/S.  This is a process...

Rule one of security: Don’t assume that your software is safe.  Apple users (not Apple Corporation) make the assumption that their software is secure from viral attacks.  Is this true?  How do you determine if one system is more secure than the other? You could ask Apple or Microsoft,...