Just when you thought malware was on the fence, McAfee reports it’s doing the exact opposite. As Q1 came to a close the results are in. Malware is exploding.
https://www.faronics.com/news/blog/malware-explosionBlog
Flashback Still A Problem For Mac Security
Here’s one for the “no news is good news” file. Initial reports that Flashback malware attacks against Macs were in decline may have been based on a mistake caused by calculation errors, according to a recent CNET article.
https://www.faronics.com/news/blog/flashback-still-a-problem-for-mac-securityJava Issue Affects Macs And PCs
We’ve got some more info for you related to the Mac Flashback malware we posted on yesterday. A word of warning: It’s not great news.
https://www.faronics.com/news/blog/java-issue-affects-macs-and-pcsMac Malware Makes Money
Unlike most malware, which typically requires users to click on a malicious link or open a compromised attachment to get infected, Flashback downloaded itself onto its victims’ machines when they visited hijacked Websites, often compromised WordPress blogs.
https://www.faronics.com/news/blog/mac-malware-makes-moneyEncyclopaedia Britannica Goes Digital—Exclusively
After 244 years of being printed, Encyclopaedia Britannica will now become exclusively available online, as an e-book.
https://www.faronics.com/news/blog/encyclopaedia-britannica-goes-digital-exclusively

