Malware, short for malicious software, is software designed to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
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Possible malware on an iPad
I have recently clicked on two completely separate links on my iPad and have been taken to a page of pornographic images. The first time this happened, shocked, I immediately closed the page. When it ...
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Why Is Mac Malware Less Frequent Than On Windows Systems? [closed]
Whenever I ask friends, colleagues and acquaintances why they have bought an Apple Mac and switched from Windows, nine times out of ten the response I receive is:
"Macs don't get viruses"
Is it true ...
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How can I circumvent XProtect and re-enable Java Applets?
So, Apple has again updated their XProtect malware definitions to block Java Applets. Unfortunately, my wife's employer's VPN requires an Applet to be run in order to fully establish connectivity. She ...
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What is writing to Disk causing eventual Beach-ball-of-death
What is running my machine down? This is iotop output...I still can't tell what is driving my system to a halt. Command+i on the SSD shows my "used space" slowly changing. It does this for about an ...
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Help with a HD reformat and Mountain Lion reinstall due to unknown type of hack, Malware, etc
So, I needed to reformat the HD in my mid 2011 Mac Mini (done) and plan to reinstall Mountain Lion on it. I created an SDXC install disk to do this. I'm curious to know if the disk2 partition with ...
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Sudden flash of gray in the background
In the last few days I've had a sudden flash of gray in the background. I'm on MacOS 10.7.5. I'm not able to provide a screenshot because it only happens for a split second, but here is a more or less ...
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Way to tell where a password dialog is coming from?
Sometimes a piece of software will automatically update itself, and I'll abruptly get the "type your password to allow this" dialog. Is there any verification going on behind the scenes before the OS ...
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How come Apple Mail reports 'outgoing message' although I haven't written any?
When I open the Mail application (vers. 5.3, OS X 10.7.5 Lion), it contacts all mail servers (several POP3 and IMAP), which is reported in the Mail Activity section in the lower left. However, I ...
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My OS closes down after 5 seconds of inactivity (with the alert pop-up)
Since yesterday, when i'm running my computer, it shutDowns after 5 seconds of running. In order to make it work, i need to press continuously the escape key so the popUp alert who close the computer ...
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MacBook Pro camera and microphone used by malware?
Given the increasing number of reports about malware for Apple computers, I am concerned by the fact that there's no simple way to physically block the camera while I'm using my MacBook Pro.
Is it ...
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How did my Mac end up with iPhone 4S as my host name in the user prompt in OS X terminal?
The other day I was searching for Xcode iOS 5 tutorials. About a day or two later, I noticed my terminal prompt is now "iPhone4s : myusername". Naturally , my biggest fear is that there could be a ...
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Avoiding malware in recommendations?
Occasionally, answers on this site include software recommendations. Let’s assume a "legitimate developer" pretends to have created a useful application that is (secretly) capable of doing harm. How ...
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Do I have malware? Mysterious connection made by app
I have Little Snitch installed. I use an app [that shall remain nameless in case this is a false alarm]. I was recently reviewing connection attempts in Little Snitch, and it claims that [this app] ...
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Did I expose myself to information-theft via possible malware on iPad by opening an e-mail in Safari?
I received an email from cdhhospitals.org/upload.htm and opened it. I immediately was redirected to a waiting screen. I immediately closed the Safari app.
I tried to track this site down and the ...
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How to securely restore new MacBook air after someone else was first admin user
I've just received my new MacBook Air. (my first Apple computer in 15 years!) Unfortunately, I had it sent to work on a day I wasn't in, and it was mistaken for the new intern's computer. He proceeded ...
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How do I examine my iPad for malware?
Lately I occasionally get redirected to other websites when I load some news websites.
It could be a banner redirect I guess, but I suspect something more sinister.
The iPad is NOT jailbroken and ...
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Full screen ad on iPhone in place of lock screen
I own an iPhone 3GS and use it as personal hotspot for my MacBook Pro via USB.
The iPhone is running iOS 5.1.1, and the MacBook is running a Mountain Lion preview. However the question is not ...
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what is “translate” and why does it want access to my keychain?
I use Entourage for my email accounts but I keep getting a pop up saying
"translate wants to use your confidential information stored in "[my email account]" in your keychain. Do you want to allow ...
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Is it possible to download a virus via iPad safari browser?
I understand that PDF reader in iPad can be a security loophole for virus to get through; but beyond that, how easy ( or hard, or even possible ) is for a virus to sneak through iPad safari browser? ...
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Installing (any) App asks for my password again and security question's answers [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is this “Security Info Required” prompt legitimate?
I am trying to install Wunderlist (pick any other App), the App Store asks for my password which is fine. ...
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What does the Flashback malware do?
There was a question about removing the Flashback malware from your OS X machine, but I'm still not clear on what it does. What exactly does the Flashback malware do once it is installed on your Mac?
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Can I determine how the Flashback trojan infected my machine despite disabling Java?
Apple's update on April 17, 2012 detected and deactivated the Flashback trojan.
Yet two weeks ago I had following the instructions here. After concluding that my Mac is not infected, I disabled Java.
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Where can I find the latest java update for Mac OS systems prior to 10.6?
I have a couple of old Macs that run old versions of Mac OSX and I want to protect them from the recent Flashback malware.
Has Apple produced a java update for systems Prior to 10.6 (snow leopard)?
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Is my Mac infected with the Flashback trojan?
I own a 2011 model of MacBook Pro with a Core i7 processor and Snow Leopard. I have found out there is a trojan horse which now controls 600,000 Macs.
How can I find out if my MacBook is being ...
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How to limit my Mac's exposure to malware?
With OS X malware increasingly in the news (see the Flashback Trojan issue), is there anything that I should do to increase the security of my Mac and reduce my exposure to malware?
What I'm doing ...
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Did the Java 1.6.0_31 update fix the Flashback trojan problem?
Is the recent Java update of OSX (Java for OS X Lion 2012-002) to 1.6.0_31 also a bug fix for the Flashback malware?
The update is described here as:
Multiple vulnerabilities exist in Java ...
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Flashback malware on Snow Leopard
My Mac OSX Snow Leopard got exploited by the Flashback malware. There's a summary by F-Secure that I'm trying to follow in order to remove it. This link is similar, and provides a little more detail.
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