Half a million Mac computers infected with malware

[bigchief]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17623422

I thought this couldn't happen?

 

[chrono1081]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17623422

I thought this couldn't happen?

Its a trojan, trojans can happen to any system.
It fools the user into thinking its legit and they install it.

Not to mention no one says "Macs don't get viruses" they say "There are no known viruses for Mac OS in the wild". (A trojan is NOT a virus by the way, those are different).

Not to mention there was a security update for Java that fixes this so its important to keep your system up to date.

EDIT: Here is a way to check if you have it and how to remove it:

http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/trojan-downloader_osx_flashback_i.shtml

 

[unlimitedx]

To the average joe, Trojan = virus

 

[scaredpoet]

And, what does this have to do with iPhones, exactly?

 

[macingman]

Wirelessly posted

And, what does this have to do with iPhones, exactly?

Exactly what I thought. Plus there is already an article about this on the front page.

 

[RolandNights]

And, what does this have to do with iPhones, exactly?

Apparently some computer trojans somehow direct you to a forum about a cell phone.

 

[bigchief]

And, what does this have to do with iPhones, exactly?

I have a iPhone 4 and love it and was thinking about buying a Mac when my Dell laptop goes out.

So did I break a rule here?

 

[Comeagain?]

I have a iPhone 4 and love it and was thinking about buying a Mac when my Dell laptop goes out.

So did I break a rule here?

No, but you will find that posting in the forum for the product which you are looking for answers, will often give more results then the product which you currenty own.

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go find the standard virus reply.

Ah, found it.

You don't need any 3rd party antivirus app to keep your Mac malware-free. Macs are not immune to malware, but no true viruses exist in the wild that can run on Mac OS X, and there never have been any since it was released 10 years ago. You cannot infect your Mac simply by visiting a website, unzipping a file, opening an email attachment or joining a network. The only malware in the wild that can affect Mac OS X is a handful of trojans, which cannot infect your Mac unless you actively install them, and they can be easily avoided with some basic education, common sense and care in what software you install. Also, Mac OS X Snow Leopard and Lion have anti-malware protection built in, further reducing the need for 3rd party antivirus apps.

Mac Virus/Malware FAQ​

 

[mbell1975]

I have a iPhone 4 and love it and was thinking about buying a Mac when my Dell laptop goes out.

So did I break a rule here?

You have a PC and you are concerned about viruses on a Mac? LOL just buy the Mac already.

 

[bigchief]

No, but you will find that posting in the forum for the product which you are looking for answers, will often give more results then the product which you currenty own.

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go find the standard virus reply.

Ah, found it.

Well excuse my dumbass.

 

[Tarzanman]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-17623422

I thought this couldn't happen?

Who told you that it couldn't happen?

 

[maflynn]

Please use the existing news thread https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1353993/ for this discussion