Apple releases Flashback malware removal tool, for OS X Lion only
In its ongoing battle against the widespread Flashback malware attack, Apple has released a standalone removal tool. The utility is available only for users of the most recent version of OS X who have chosen not to install Java.
Flashback malware removal tool arrives for Java-less Mac users
Apple has released another Flashback malware removal tool —this time for OS X Lion users who do not have Java installed. At the moment, Apple doesn't offer a similar stand-alone tool for earlier versions of the OS. Earlier this week Apple acknowledged the presence of malware being spread by a Java vulnerability through Mac computers, although earlier versions of the malware have infected Macs ...
Flashback malware infections drop to 30,000 Macs
The Flashback malware threat for OS X is on a steep decline, but still underscores that Mac systems are not immune to threats.
Flashback malware removal tool roundup
The Apple community is tackling the Flashback malware threat for OS X. Despite these efforts, the malware is still out there with the potential to infect unpatched Mac systems or even those that are patched, but for which the user fell for the fake Flash updater traps used by earlier variants of the malware. You can check for the presence of the malware using our instructions or others, or use ...
Flashback Malware Removal Cleverly Reduces Risks for Macs
Apple is dealing with the harsh reality that Mac OS X has become a target for malware attacks, and it's responding with an innovative approach that others should emulate.