Today, F-Secure finally released a removal tool for the Flashback Mac trojan. Its a good step to take if you don't feel like downloading antivirus software. Also, you'll be happy to know that Apple will be releasing an update to Mac OS to remove the trojan. Apple also recommends that users of Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard) or below, disable Java in their browser. In most browsers, this can be done through Preferences > Security. I should note for the non technical readers, that JavaScript is completely different from Java. They have 4 letters in common, and that's it. JavaScript is used by nearly every website, while Java is rarely used online. In fact, I've had it disabled for some time now, and haven't noticed a difference.
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