Apple BotNet Threat

As I reported yesterday in an email blast to my clients, over 600,000 Apple Macs have been affected by a Java Script based Trojan, the "Flashback".  Apple has attempted a second patch to block the Trojan from unleashing it's payload on unsuspecting MAC users.  The new patch is only for the latest Apple OS and not for earlier versions.  The following link to Slashgear's website provides further links to determine if your MAC is infected and how to manually remove the Trojan from your MAC.

http://www.slashgear.com/apple-makes-second-attempt-at-trojan-java-block-06221830/

The Trojan first appeared around the first of the year and made inroads via Pirate downloads.  It is always the free fruit that entices the naive and unsuspecting.

http://www.slashgear.com/photoshop-mac-trojan-identified-in-pirate-downloads-2631895/

Now that Apple has surged in popularity among home users it is more susceptible to attacks.  For a detailed list of Antivirus software and reviews please visit the following site.

http://mac-antivirus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/