![]() ![]() "Do I need to run anti-virus/anti-malware software on a Mac?"Īpple has installed OS X anti-malware now in 10.6.8 and above OS X operating system versions, there is no need to install anti-virus software and it wasn't very good at catching the rare malware we get anyway as Apple acts fast and has the benefit of the Software Update and background checks. Third party anti-virus tends to cause issues when Apple issues OS X updates, so it's not advised to install them. If you need more to clean the Windows files of their malware, I suggest installing the free ClamXav as that's a run as you need it. No computer or device is 100% secure, even Macs (especially older versions) but they are a lot more secure than Windows machines depending upon usage. There is a minor amount of malware targeting Mac's, driveby's and trojans mainly, so you take some pre-cautions in that regard. Like with gambling, do not deal with amounts online that your not willing to risk losing. Your bank will NOT issue a refund if a loss occurs, it's out of their responsibility what occurs on your machine. Far as they know, you transferred all your money to another bank and then withdrew it all or worse, they can claim you had a accomplice! So you see their position why they don't issue refunds, they would be scammed by many often. It's rather easy to set up a secure savings account with more substantial funds and use a more accessible online/checking/debit account with less funds and transfer some from one to the other occasionally (but not via online banking of course) with either no or very limited overdraft protection, only keeping what one is willing to lose in the less secure accounts that is exposed to the world.Įntire bank accounts have been drained by hackers, the money wired overseas and withdrawn before the thieves are caught (if so) or even anyone even knowing it occurred. Is that really worth risking for the convenience of online banking? If the hack occurs on your machine, there is little recourse, the government is swamped and you may get little or nothing back, certainly be without for quite some time even if they do mange to get it stopped in time. Hardening your Mac and yourself to prevent future attacks Take some precautions, separate your funds, increase the security and reduce / eliminate the outside electronic access for accounts in higher amounts, and only gamble with online, ATM, debit cards, checks etc., with what your willing to risk losing.ĭon't completely buy the banks online banking game, they just love pushing it because it reduces their costs at your security expense, it can be used, but used WISELY. In the military there is a form of security called "compartmentalized security" and basically it's about not allowing anything to have access to everything, but rather to place more barriers, "hoops" and security checks in place before a target reaches it's goal, especially something of great value. #MALWARE CLEANER FOR MAC 10.6.8 DOWNLOAD#.#MALWARE CLEANER FOR MAC 10.6.8 UPDATE#.#MALWARE CLEANER FOR MAC 10.6.8 INSTALL#.Which one is best now? How did they respond to the recent attacks? Please discuss I'm not finding professional reviews recent enough to cover the April 2012 attacks. It's probably finally time to start running an anti-malware product. Intel Macs running 10.4.x are probably vulnerable, depending on exactly which exploit this malware uses, some of which affected Java 5 and Java 1.4.2 as well as Java 6."ģ. ![]() "Intel Macs still running 10.5.x are definitely vulnerable, since they have Java 6 with the known exploit. "Apple is not providing any update or Flashback removal tool for users of 10.5.8 or earlier." "Anyone running Mac OS X 10.6.0 to 10.6.7 must update to 10.6.8" (to get the latest, most secure version of Java). Open the System Preferences, then click Software Updates, then click "Check Now". Uncheck all the boxes next to Java SE #.Ģ. ![]() Uncheck the box next to ∾nable applet plug-in and Web Start applications ![]() Launch the Java Preferences application. Open the Applications folder and then open the Utilities folder. If you have it and you're not sure whether or not you need it, you can disable it system-wide in Mac OS X without removing it: Mac OS X 10.7 doesn't even come with it installed. ![]()
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