Malware link clicked

[Patrick82]

Hi Everybody,

This is my first time posting and I must admit it's under rather foolish circumstances. Last night I received a legit looking email from amazon about a cancelled order. Of course, I had just placed an order so thought nothing of clicking the link attached. Yes, this was a stupid mistake, which I realized when the link directed me to some Canadian Rx company selling Viagra. I closed the page, deleted the email, and installed a trial version of Bitdefender to run, just incase. I didn't enter any personal information at all but have read the sites can install a trojan to steal information. I am currently using my iPad afraid to touch the mbp. I did change my email and amazon passwords using the iPad. Does anyone have any thoughts or advice? How worried should I be about using the mbp? Thanks in advance!

 

[spinnerlys]

Mac Virus/Malware Info

If you have Java disabled in your browser and have not entered your password, you should be safe. Maybe the above link can alleviate some concerns.

 

[Patrick82]

Spin,

Thanks for the quick reply. I do have java enabled I believe but did not input my admin password when directed to the site. Also, Bitdefender came back with no infections.

 

[GGJstudios]

I didn't enter any personal information at all but have read the sites can install a trojan to steal information.

Sites don't install trojans; you do. A trojan can't download and install itself, like a virus can. It requires the user to do that. You're perfectly safe. A redirection to another site isn't the result of malware. It's simply a redirect. Reading the link that spinnerlys posted will be very helpful. You don't need Bitdefender or any other antivirus software on your Mac.