Flashback Removal Tool Released

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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Even Easier way to Check for Mac Trojan

I listed a few ways to check and remove the Flashback trojan from your Mac before. But, if you're looking for an even easier way to check to see if your Mac is infected, use this handy app. Essentially, like the scripts from before, it runs the terminal commands that were previously posted, and makes the result easy to read for the 'computer illiterate'. Juan Leon made the Flashback checker, which you can download here. If your infected, it won't remove the trojan, but it will give you instructions on how to remove it.

via MacWorld

 

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Flash Trojan for Mac OS

For some odd reason, this malware was updated. They just won't let it lie down and die. The latest version of the malware can actually disable automatic updating of the built in Mac OS anti-malware software. You could make sure it updates manually though.

Fortunately, it's incredibly easy to avoid this trojan. If your flash installer looks like the photo above, and you downloaded it directly from Adobe, then install it. If it looks like the screenshot below, you've got a trojan on your hands, and you should delete it immediately. You're safe, it still requires you to download, install it, and give it your password, so you're still relatively safe.

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