WHT??? OMG that's just wrong!

[UltraNEO*]

Surfing the internet is fun but when someone crates a site that does this, it's just wrong wrong wrong! Especially if your a windows user!

http://static.ultraneo.com/macrumors/i-am-not-windows-20090923-202344.jpg


On a Mac, that looks sooo damn fake! ROFL

[thegoldenmackid]

Why is it in here?

Happens quite frequently, I get a laugh, while at the same time knowing there are plenty that take it seriously...

[fun173]

windows in a mac lol

[UltraNEO*]

Why is it in here?

Happens quite frequently, I get a laugh, while at the same time knowing there are plenty that take it seriously...

Whoops. Should be in the web section.

Yeah makes me laugh too.. Though I think the page designer missed a few things out, how about a simple php-script to divert Mac users to the relevant Mac page cause windows exploreres just don't look right on a Mac.:rolleyes:

[kellen]

Hmm and what website were you looking at that this thing "popped" up?

[Abidubi]

What the hell is a DVD-RAM drive? They can't even scam properly!

[kellen]

Looks legit, I say click it :p

[UltraNEO*]

Looks legit, I say click it :p

Oh.. I clicked it, it downloaded some .exe application.. lol:D

[rdowns]

timg tags!

[The Rominator]

Whoever did it, their English is atrocious.

"34 items was found"

"needed to be heal as soon as possible"

I say we start a fund.

"Better Education for Computer Scammers"

or perhaps some sort of mentoring program. If I'm gonna be scammed, I at least expect decent English. Don't even get me started about the emails I get from Nigeria......

[UltraNEO*]

timg tags!

Perhaps the forums admins should create a custom button for vB? Would really be useful, me thinks and it's not that difficult.

[Consultant]

Sounds like surfing questionable site fail. =p

Yeah stuff like this has been around. Similar as trojans.

[calderone]

Ugh, Total Security. I have had to deal with that one at work a few times already. It will soon overthrow Antivirus 200x.

[leighonigar]

What the hell is a DVD-RAM drive? They can't even scam properly!

Oh come on, Apple even shipped computers with these drives.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3072

[tooz]

I got this one:
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss256/tooza64/Picture11.png
my IP has sinced been changed BTW

[Bennieboy©]

oh damn, that looks really really bad :O
if you think im being serious then you should go look in the mirror and slap yourself very very hard

[Mexbearpig]

I got this one:
http://i581.photobucket.com/albums/ss256/tooza64/Picture11.png
my IP has sinced been changed BTW

First Timg tags please
And second why do you have so many apps open?:eek:

[alphaod]

And second why do you have so many apps open?:eek:

Pfffttt… That's nothing.

[windywoo]

Imagine if malware writers did take the time to make Mac versions. How many Mac users would install the "security software"? 5% marketshare Macs haz it.

[DMann]

Imagine if malware writers did take the time to make Mac versions. How many Mac users would install the "security software"? 5% marketshare Macs haz it.As if they haven't been trying to do so for the past nine years....:rolleyes:

[djellison]

What the hell is a DVD-RAM drive?

It's the proper name for a writable DVD Drive.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVD-RAM

[BongoBanger]

As if they haven't been trying to do so for the past nine years....:rolleyes:

Not with you. Macs are vulnerable to the malware packages - that is worms and trojans - like sites like this host. It's just no-one really cares.

[DMann]

Not with you. Macs are vulnerable to the malware packages - that is worms and trojans - like sites like this host. It's just no-one really cares.No one really cares to take the extraneous effort of even trying, knowing, through repeated outcomes, that it will ultimately fail. Why don't you write us a Trojan, and we'll all test it out for ya?

[djellison]

No one really cares to take the extraneous effort of even trying, knowing, through repeated outcomes, that it will ultimately fail.


http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Mac-OS-X-hacked-under-30-minutes/0,130061744,139241748,00.htm

"Gwerdna concluded that OS X contains "easy pickings" when it comes to vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to break into Apple's operating system.

"Mac OS X is easy pickings for bug finders. That said, it doesn't have the market share to really interest most serious bug finders," added gwerdna."

"The only thing which has kept Mac OS X relatively safe up until now is the fact that the market share is significantly lower than that of Microsoft Windows or the more common UNIX platforms.... If this situation was to change, in my opinion, things could be a lot worse on Mac OS X than they currently are on other operating systems," said Archibald at the time.

[BongoBanger]

No one really cares to take the extraneous effort of even trying, knowing, through repeated outcomes, that it will ultimately fail. Why don't you write us a Trojan, and we'll all test it out for ya?

Sorry? We know for a fact that there are trojans out there that affect Macs and, indeed, have done so. It's been done already.

http://www.cultofmac.com/mac-malware-trojans-are-nothing-new/5124

The fact is no-one cares enough to make trojan writing a mass market exercise for Macs in the same way they do for Windows.

[DMann]

http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Mac-OS-X-hacked-under-30-minutes/0,130061744,139241748,00.htmReally? The alleged hacker opens up SSH, and then gives a local account for them to gain access through. Gaining access happens to be the unsurmountable part. Yet, with all the assistance, it still took him over 30 minutes!

Sorry? We know for a fact that there are trojans out there that affect Macs and, indeed, have done so. It's been done already.

http://www.cultofmac.com/mac-malware-trojans-are-nothing-new/5124

The fact is no-one cares enough to make trojan writing a mass market exercise for Macs in the same way they do for Windows.Fact? Not according to the reference you posted.

[BongoBanger]

Fact? Not according to the reference you posted.

Can we be quite clear here: Are you claiming that no Mac running OS X has ever been compromised by a trojan?

A simple yes or no will suffice.

[DMann]

Can we be quite clear here: Are you claiming that no Mac running OS X has ever been compromised by a trojan?

A simple yes or no will suffice.A Trojan in the wild? Yes.

[chaosbunny]

Whoever did it, their English is atrocious.

"34 items was found"

"needed to be heal as soon as possible"

I say we start a fund.

"Better Education for Computer Scammers"

or perhaps some sort of mentoring program. If I'm gonna be scammed, I at least expect decent English. Don't even get me started about the emails I get from Nigeria......

Wait, you say that lawyer Mr. Abdul is not going to send me the 10000000$ I get because that uncle I never knew died in a plane crash? :(

[BongoBanger]

A Trojan in the wild? Yes.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10148359-83.html

This seems to dispute that assertion. Like most trojans it works because silly people do unscrupulous things but nonetheless it exists.

[allmIne]

What Hell The!

[Dagless]

As an XP Classic Interface and OSX user I get these all the time and have a little giggle.

[DMann]

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10148359-83.html

This seems to dispute that assertion. Like most trojans it works because silly people do unscrupulous things but nonetheless it exists.Wrong again - I downloaded it, installed it, and it was completely ineffective. I still have it if you would like to try it yourself. No dice.

[BongoBanger]

Wrong again - I downloaded it, installed it, and it was completely ineffective. I still have it if you would like to try it yourself. No dice.

No thanks!

The trojan we're referring to is OSX.Trojan.iServices.A. It's a DDOS variant so I don't think you would notice it doing anything because it's not attacking your computer.

The point is that it exists and was acknowledged as such by the Mac community.

[DMann]

No thanks!

The trojan we're referring to is OSX.Trojan.iServices.A. It's a DDOS variant so I don't think you would notice it doing anything because it's not attacking your computer.

The point is that it exists and was acknowledged as such by the Mac community.The point:

Can we be quite clear here: Are you claiming that no Mac running OS X has ever been compromised by a trojan?

A simple yes or no will suffice.Yes, let's be perfectly clear.

[djellison]

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Infected-Mac-Computers-Worth-43-Cents-in-Cyber-Underworld-653035/

Thought I'd add that in.

You're doing an EXCEPTIONALLY good job of putting your fingers in your ears and going LALALALALA Dmann.

[nick9191]

http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Mac-OS-X-hacked-under-30-minutes/0,130061744,139241748,00.htm

OS X is by far the most popular Unix in the world.

That last quote you provided from the article is total crap.

[Exegesis48]

I just had to help a friend who was suckered into installing a client from one of these sites. Ruined his entire computer. I was trying to backup his files when the computer froze. After turning it back on, all of his files were gone. Not sure whether to blame the trojan, windows, or myself. Either way i feel terrible for him.

[DMann]

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/Infected-Mac-Computers-Worth-43-Cents-in-Cyber-Underworld-653035/

Thought I'd add that in.

You're doing an EXCEPTIONALLY good job of putting your fingers in your ears and going LALALALALA Dmann.You're almost as entertaining as the article.

[mac2x]

@ the OP: The most entertaining thing about those is the wonderfully obvious names of the "trojans" and "malware" that have supposedly been "found" on your computer.