Archive for the ‘Apple Macintosh’ Category

Apple quietly adds anti-malware in Snow Leopard update

Monday, June 21, 2010 4:41 Comments Off

In the latest update to Snow Leopard, Apple included software to protect Mac computers from a Trojan horse.

This was posted under category: Adware & Malware, Anti-malware, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Security, Spyware, Viruses And Worms

Malware Watch: Free Mac OS X screensavers bundled with spyware

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 10:28 Comments Off

Researchers from Intego have discovered the OSX/OpinionSpy spyware in 29 free Mac OS X screensavers currently online at 7art-screensavers(dot)com. Upon execution it sends data about files it has…

This was posted under category: Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, Cyberthreats, Dancho Danchev, Malware, Operating Systems, Screensaver, Security, Software, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms

Free apps install spyware on Macs

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 4:48 Comments Off

Mac users downloading free screensavers and a video converter app from several popular download sites also got spyware that installs a back door, collects data, and sends encrypted information to…

This was posted under category: Adware & Malware, Apple Macintosh, Cyberthreats, Desktops, Hardware, Screensaver, Security, Spyware, Viruses And Worms

aMule 2.2.6 (Mac)

Saturday, May 29, 2010 0:00 Comments Off

aMule is an eMule-like client for the eD2k and Kademlia networks, supporting multiple platforms.Currently aMule (officially) supports a wide variety of platforms and operating systems, being…

This was posted under category: Advertising & Promotion, Apple Macintosh, Cyberthreats, Internet, Marketing, Open Source, Peer To Peer (P2P), Security, Spyware, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms, aMule, aMule Project, eMule

Intego VirusBarrier X6 10.6.6 (Mac)

Thursday, May 27, 2010 0:00 Comments Off

Only VirusBarrier X6 provides comprehensive protection from malware and network threats. VirusBarrier X6 is the only antivirus program for Mac that includes full anti-malware protection together…

This was posted under category: Apple Macintosh, Cyberthreats, Intego, Malware, Network, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware, VirusBarrier X6, Viruses And Worms

Snow Leopard Cache Cleaner 5.0.7 (Mac)

Friday, May 14, 2010 0:00 Comments Off

Snow Leopard Cache Cleaner is an award winning general purpose tool for Mac OS X. sLCC makes system maintenance simple with an easy point and click interface to many OS X functions. Novice and…

This was posted under category: Antivirus, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, Cyberthreats, Internet, Malware, Northern Softworks, Operating Systems, Productivity, Security, Software, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Tool, Viruses And Worms, sLCC Engine

Little Snitch 2.2.3 (Mac)

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 0:00 Comments Off

A firewall protects your computer against unwanted guests from the Internet. But who protects your private data from being sent out? Little Snitch does! Little Snitch informs you whenever a…

This was posted under category: Apple Macintosh, Internet, Objective Development, Private Data, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Viruses And Worms