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Genieo adware downloaded through fake Flash updates
Article taken from TheSafeMac Genieo adware downloaded through fake Flash updates Posted on May 21st, 2013 at 9:41 PM EDT For at least a couple months now, I have been hearing a lot of reports of fake Flash update notices appearing on a variety of different web sites, and resulting in the download of a Genieo installer. It…
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Help protect yourself from signed malware in OS X
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57585668-263/help-protect-yourself-from-signed-malware-in-os-x/ Help protect yourself from signed malware in OS X With the discovery of malware signed with a valid Apple ID, here are some steps you can take to help prevent the remote chance of any such programs infecting your computer.…
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OSX/KitM.A virus
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57584804-263/new-mac-spyware-found-in-the-oslo-freedom-forum/ New Mac spyware found in the Oslo Freedom Forum One surprise is that the new spyware found on Oslo Freedom Forum members' systems has a valid Apple Developer ID. by Topher Kessler May 16, 2013 8:34 AM PDT F-secure is…
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DeepGuard 5?...
Hi! Are you plaining make DeepGuard 5 for F-Secure 2013? Right now is F-Secure 2013 first beta and still is DeepGuard 4x Regards
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FF problem with Online Safety
Greetings, After the latest upgrade of F-Secure TP, now Firefox doesn't work correctly: some web pages load very slowly, or they don't load for half hour and then suddenly all of them load together for no reason, and then again trying to do anything it takes half hour to load. (yet they don't fully load sometimes, as they…
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Traces of malware activity detected in App Store game
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57582761-263/traces-of-malware-activity-detected-in-app-store-game/ Traces of malware activity detected in App Store game A suspicious iframe link has been detected in an App Store program. Here's why you shouldn't worry. by Topher Kessler May 3, 2013 10:35 AM PDT MacWorld is…
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Apple DoD cert
http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00002545.html Apple's Root Certs Include the DoDPosted by Sean @ 18:39 GMT Fun Fact! Among the trusted root certificates used by Mac OS X, iOS 5 and iOS 6… …are two from the United States Department of Defense (DoD). Interesting, no?
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New malware variant targets Uyghur Mac users
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57581397-263/new-malware-variant-targets-uyghur-mac-users/ New malware variant targets Uyghur Mac users Yet another malware variant is being sent to Uyghur activists via e-mail spam; however, for updated systems the threat is nonexistent. by Topher Kessler April 25, 2013 11:16 AM…
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Softonic Download Site Briefly Delivers Trojan Adware Installer - OSX/Okaz.A Virus
http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/softonic-download-site-briefly-delivers-trojan-adware-installer/ MALWARE Softonic Download Site Briefly Delivers Trojan Adware Installer Posted on April 17th, 2013 by Lysa Myers Until just a few minutes ago, Softonic, a software download site, was delivering adware that would be…
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New Sabpab Backdoor Variant Found
Please take note: http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/new-sabpab-backdoor-variant-found/ MALWARE New Sabpab Backdoor Variant Found Posted on March 8th, 2013 by Lysa Myers Every now and again, we’ll see new variants of popular malware families, especially when those malware families are commonly used in targeted…
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Trojan Adware for Mac OS X "Yontoo.1"
Hi Please take note of this Adware Trojan Yontoo.1 for Mac OS X. currently Drweb and Eset Nod Cybersecurity detects this adware. http://news.drweb.com/show/?i=3389&lng=en&c=9 Other news on Mac OS X Security from F-Secure Weblog website. http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00002526.html…
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Stuck in a loop
Hi, i have never been able to get your beta page to work correctly so i eventually gave up however now i am interested in testing again. I recieved an email and followed the link, signed in to beta.f-secure.com and followed the pages to the installer however when i click to download it says Invalid input. (98) and if i go…
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PintSized.A mac OS X malware, Java vulnerability, etc.
Ref:- URL:- http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57570100-263/new-mac-malware-opens-secure-reverse-shell/ http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/pint-sized-backdoor-for-os-x-discovered/ New Mac malware opens secure reverse shell New malware for OS X is making the rounds in security circles, called "Pintsized," but has not…
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Apple Apps Store Security Issues
Apple patches Apple Apps Store Security Issues. Why take them so long to figure this out! When many users are affected! http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57573334-83/apple-finally-fixes-app-store-flaw-by-turning-on-encryption/ Apple finally fixes App Store flaw by turning on encryption Company moves to protect its iOS…
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Adobe Flash issues
Please check via this link for Adobe Flash issues. http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00002517.html
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beta.f-secure.com
Someone have a look at feature requests there!!! Half year old requests are still marked "new"!
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Mac OS X is not secure Sean Sullivan?
I laugh out loud when I saw this on F-Secure Weblog site. http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00002513.html I think Sean Sullivan realise that Mac OS X is not secure. (Sean Mac is not secure Sean!) ROFL! I totally agree with you Sean. Apple system files structure is like Windows. And they attack via the LaunchAgents.…
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F-Secure 2013 Pcworld Review rated 4.5/5
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2025950/review-f-secure-internet-security-2013-first-rate-protection-and-usability-has-a-small-performance-.html PcWorld rated F-Secure 2013 4.5 out of 5.
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Microsoft Office for Mac backdoor
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/02/14/uyghur_office_for_mac_cyberspying/ Asian political activists whacked in Mac backdoor hack attack What's up .doc? Oh, too late By John Leyden • Get more from this author Posted in Security, 14th February 2013 16:05 GMT Free whitepaper – Cern and FuseSource Case Study A security hole…
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Internet Security 2012 Browsing Protection Question
Hi, I just got upgraded to the 2012 version of Internet security through my internet company and I had a quick question about the browsing protection of the 2012 version. The older version before my upgrade (2011 version I'm guessing) had a browser plug-in for browsing protection but the new 2012 version that I now have no…
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Adobe Reader for Mac please update
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57569358-83/adobe-confirms-targeted-attacks-due-to-security-hole-in-reader/ Adobe confirms targeted attacks due to security hole in Reader Cybercriminals have already taken advantage of the latest security hole in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. by Lance Whitney February 14, 2013 5:24 AM PST A…
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Old OS X malware used in increased attacks against Uyghur groups
Ref URL:-http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57569252-83/old-os-x-malware-used-in-increased-attacks-against-uyghur-groups/ Old OS X malware used in increased attacks against Uyghur groups An old vulnerability in Word for OS X is being used in increasing levels of attacks against ethnic groups in China. by Topher Kessler…
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F-Secure 2013 Beta
Does the current F-Secure 2013 Beta supports Windows 8 Release Preview Build 8400? Currently I am beta testing Windows 8 Release Preview.
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Adobe Flash security issues for Macs and Windows
Please check here for details. And update the patches for your Adobe Flash. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57568353-83/flash-update-fixes-active-exploits-for-both-os-x-and-windows/
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UPnP security Issues
It may not be a Mac issues, but your UPnp devices such as your router are using it. So please take note. http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00002492.html http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/01/29/hdmoore_upnp_flaw_rapid7/ http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57566366-83/upnp-networking-flaw-puts-millions-of-pcs-at-risk/
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Firewall LeakTesting done by Matousec
http://www.matousec.com/projects/proactive-security-challenge-64/results.php
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Game mode?
I can't seem to find a Game mode which reduces the system load, but still offering security, to allow more system resources for gaming applications. Is this in the works?
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All Mac Antivirus review
Please refer to this site for All Mac Antivirus review. http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57566866-263/popular-security-utilities-for-os-x-put-to-the-test/ http://www.reedcorner.net/mac-anti-virus-testing-01-2013/ http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57566915-263/xprotect-update-blocks-unpatched-java-versions-in-os-x/
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Java virus Mal/JavaJar-B infect both Windows and Unix
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57563567-263/new-malware-exploiting-java-7-in-windows-and-unix-systems/ New malware exploiting Java 7 in Windows and Unix systems Mal/JavaJar-B is a cross-platform exploit of a new zero-day vulnerability in the latest Java runtimes. by Topher Kessler January 11, 2013 1:32 PM PST A new…
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F-Secure Mac Protection on Lion
Apple has announced that it will release latest version of their operating system 10.7 (Lion) this month. It has already seeded Golden Master to developers. Has Mac Protection been tested with Lion and heve there been any issues? Update to Lion is going to be different from previous updates because there is no installation…
