2009
ProtectMac AntiVirus Version 1.1.2 Released
19/12/09 15:30
A new version of ProtectMac AntiVirus has been released. Version 1.12 will be downloaded automatically if you have ‘Checked for Updates’ enabled in the application’s Updating preferences. See Updating Preferences
The new version contains the following changes:
Customers can check the version of ProtectMac AntiVirus they are running in the Application’s About box. Read more...
The new version contains the following changes:
- Clearing the Recent Finder Scans menu has been made more reliable.
- VoiceOver support has been enhanced.
- Improved the editing of the Scheduled Scan time in different time zones.
Customers can check the version of ProtectMac AntiVirus they are running in the Application’s About box. Read more...
Lose/Lose a game too far?
04/11/09 11:42
A Mac OS X arcade-style, shoot’m-up alien game named Lose/Lose has been doing the rounds recently. One of the aims of the author is to supposedly raise questions about the role of these type of video games, whilst using the files on your disk as collateral: every time you kill an alien a random file on your disk is deleted.
At the moment the game can only be downloaded via the author’s website, if you are happy to ignore the big red warning!
KILLING ALIENS IN LOSE/LOSE WILL DELETE FILES ON YOUR HARD DRIVE PERMANANTLY
Although the player is given several warnings about what the game will do, and it may not have been created with malicious intent, the idea of deleting personal files and system files on someone’s Mac to make a point, clearly has an impact on the security and integrity of their system.
So the moral of the story is, if you don’t want to lose your files don’t run the game!
For more information see OSX.LoseGame on the Macintosh Malware page .
At the moment the game can only be downloaded via the author’s website, if you are happy to ignore the big red warning!
KILLING ALIENS IN LOSE/LOSE WILL DELETE FILES ON YOUR HARD DRIVE PERMANANTLY
Although the player is given several warnings about what the game will do, and it may not have been created with malicious intent, the idea of deleting personal files and system files on someone’s Mac to make a point, clearly has an impact on the security and integrity of their system.
So the moral of the story is, if you don’t want to lose your files don’t run the game!
For more information see OSX.LoseGame on the Macintosh Malware page .
ProtectMac AntiVirus Version 1.1.1 Released
07/10/09 18:15
A new version of ProtectMac AntiVirus has been released. Version 1.1.1 will be downloaded automatically if you have ‘Checked for Updates’ enabled in the application’s Updating preferences. See Updating Preferences
The new version contains the following changes:
Customers can check the version of ProtectMac AntiVirus they are running in the Application’s About box. Read more...
The new version contains the following changes:
- a Service to allow Finder Contextual menu scanning on Snow Leopard
- user interface enhancements
- an update to the license renewal feature in the application, that verifies a customer’s license key and redirects the user to the Renewal page of the online store at a click of a button
- ProtectMac menu integrity check on startup.
Customers can check the version of ProtectMac AntiVirus they are running in the Application’s About box. Read more...
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.1 Update
10/09/09 18:01
Apple has released Mac OS X 10.6.1. The first upgrade to Snow Leopard is available through Software Update and will be downloaded automatically if you have ‘Check for Updates’ selected in your System Preferences.
“The 10.6.1 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard version and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.”
There are specific fixes in several areas:
For detailed information on this update, please visit the Apple support website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT38103
Corresponding security patches have also been release with 10.6.1 and are described in the following knowledgebase article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
“The 10.6.1 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Snow Leopard version and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.”
There are specific fixes in several areas:
- compatibility with Sierra Wireless 3G modems
- a fix to prevent DVD playback from stopping unexpectedly
- resolution of a problem where automatic account setup in Mail might fail
- printer compatibility drivers failing to be displayed correctly in the printer browser
- problems removing items form the Dock
- unresponsiveness of Motion 4
For detailed information on this update, please visit the Apple support website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT38103
Corresponding security patches have also been release with 10.6.1 and are described in the following knowledgebase article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
Apple Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard Released
28/08/09 17:37
Apple released their long awaited update to Mac OS X today. Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard, goes on sale for just $29 for those upgrading from Snow Leopard.
A plethora of updates to core systems and application have been included in this release. It’s “Better, Faster. Easier”, to quote Apple. To read what’s new in Snow Leopard check out the Apple website.
And, of course, ProtectMac AntiVirus fully supports this new operating system. Support Information...
A plethora of updates to core systems and application have been included in this release. It’s “Better, Faster. Easier”, to quote Apple. To read what’s new in Snow Leopard check out the Apple website.
And, of course, ProtectMac AntiVirus fully supports this new operating system. Support Information...
ProtectMac AntiVirus v1.1 Snow Leopard version available
27/08/09 16:31
A new version of ProtectMac AntiVirus, version 1.1, is available to compliment the forthcoming release of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
The new version of ProtectMac AntiVirus also includes the following enhancements:
Users should ensure that they are running ProtectMac AntiVirus version 1.1 or later before upgrading to Snow Leopard. See the Support pages for more information...
The new version of ProtectMac AntiVirus also includes the following enhancements:
- Snow Leopard is fully supported in both 32-bit and 64-bit modes.
- Compatibility with FileVault has been improved.
- File-access scanning performance has been enhanced.
Users should ensure that they are running ProtectMac AntiVirus version 1.1 or later before upgrading to Snow Leopard. See the Support pages for more information...
Mac OS X 10.5.8 Released
05/08/09 13:39
Apple has released version 10.5.8, probably the last major upgrade of Mac OS X 10.5 before Mac OS X 10.6, Snow Leopard, is available sometime in August or September.
The latest upgrade to Leopard is available through Software Update and will be downloaded automatically if you have ‘Check for Updates’ selected in your System Preferences.
“The 10.5.8 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard version 10.5.7 and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.”
There are specific fixes in several areas:
This update also upgrades Safari to version 4.0.2.
For detailed information on this update, please visit the Apple support website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3606
The numerous security patches, ranging from kernel to dock enhancements, are described in the following knowledgebase article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757
The latest upgrade to Leopard is available through Software Update and will be downloaded automatically if you have ‘Check for Updates’ selected in your System Preferences.
“The 10.5.8 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard version 10.5.7 and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.”
There are specific fixes in several areas:
- compatibility and reliability issues when joining AirPort networks.
- an issue that could cause some monitor resolutions to no longer appear in Displays System Preferences.
- issues that may affect Bluetooth reliability.
This update also upgrades Safari to version 4.0.2.
For detailed information on this update, please visit the Apple support website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3606
The numerous security patches, ranging from kernel to dock enhancements, are described in the following knowledgebase article: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757
OSX.Jahlav.C Trojan discovered
11/06/09 22:45
A variant of the Jahlav family of Trojans has been discovered. OSX.Jahlav.C pretends to be a fix for a missing ActiveX Object, copying itself to your Mac when you run the installer.
For more information see the Macintosh Malware page.
For more information see the Macintosh Malware page.
Security Update for iTunes and QuickTime
02/06/09 11:04
Apple has released an update to fix a number of security issues within QuickTime and iTunes.
QuickTime version 7.6.2, resolves an exploit whereby hackers creating a movie or graphics file could use this file to execute malicious code on your computer. iTunes version 8.2, fixes a stack buffer overflow problem which again could allow hackers to run code if the user visits a “maliciously crafted website”.
The updates to these applications apply to both Mac and Windows users.
QuickTime version 7.6.2, resolves an exploit whereby hackers creating a movie or graphics file could use this file to execute malicious code on your computer. iTunes version 8.2, fixes a stack buffer overflow problem which again could allow hackers to run code if the user visits a “maliciously crafted website”.
The updates to these applications apply to both Mac and Windows users.
Mac OS X 10.5.7 Released
12/05/09 19:49
Apple has released version 10.5.7. The latest upgrade to Mac OS 10.5 Leopard is available through Software Update and will be downloaded automatically if you have Check for Updates selected in your Preferences.
“The Mac OS X 10.5.7 Update is recommended for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.”
Be patient, though, as the upgrade includes changes to many applications and components and has several security fixes, it stands at a hefty 449MB for 10.5.6 users!
Further details of the upgrade can be found on the Apple support page http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3397 along with a description of the Security Updates http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
“The Mac OS X 10.5.7 Update is recommended for Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.”
Be patient, though, as the upgrade includes changes to many applications and components and has several security fixes, it stands at a hefty 449MB for 10.5.6 users!
Further details of the upgrade can be found on the Apple support page http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3397 along with a description of the Security Updates http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
OSX.RSPlug.F Discovered
20/03/09 10:56
A variant of the RSPlug Trojan has been discovered that modifies network configuration on your Mac, changing the DNS Server settings and redirecting the user to malicious websites when browsing the internet.
The Trojan has been posted on various websites as installers for Avid Express Pro.
For more information view the Macintosh Malware page.
The Trojan has been posted on various websites as installers for Avid Express Pro.
For more information view the Macintosh Malware page.
OSX.iServices.B Trojan Horse discovered with pirated copies of Adobe PhotoShop CS4
26/01/09 16:15
A Trojan Horses, OSX.iServices.B, have been discovered on BitTorrent websites packaged with a copy of Adobe PhotoShop CS4. Along with a commercial copy of Adobe PhotoShop, the downloaded package contains an application to 'crack' the software's serial number protection. Running the Crack application installs the Trojan on your Mac.
The Trojan is a variant of the OSX.iWorkServices.A Trojan that was discovered a few days ago and exhibits similar characteristics once installed, attempting to connect to a remote server, freehostia.com:1024, on the Internet to broadcast its existence and download further malware from the server.
For more information see the Macintosh Malware page.
The Trojan is a variant of the OSX.iWorkServices.A Trojan that was discovered a few days ago and exhibits similar characteristics once installed, attempting to connect to a remote server, freehostia.com:1024, on the Internet to broadcast its existence and download further malware from the server.
For more information see the Macintosh Malware page.
OSX.iWorkServices.A Trojan Horse discovered in pirated copies of iWorks 09
22/01/09 10:06
A Trojan Horses, OSX.iWorkServices.A, have been discovered on BitTorrent websites inside a copy of iWorks 09 installer. Running the iWork 09 installer installs the Trojan on your Mac. The trojan attempts to connect to a remote server on the Internet, broadcasting its existence and enabling your Mac to download further malware.
For more information see the Macintosh Malware page.
For more information see the Macintosh Malware page.