Apple Malware found in the wild.....UPDATED

[thaddeussmith]

Originally Posted by RKEnnis

What do you see as Ubuntu's primary advantage over OS X? Price? Security? UI?

I've tried various Linux flavors over the years, and none of them ever "stuck" for me. They are just too much work, I don't care much for the UI, and they don't easily run the commercial software I use. I like Unix in general, but I don't care for Linux on the desktop. (Note: I have NOT tried the new Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwal)

OS X addresses precisely the issues I have with the other Unix variants: I like the UI (personal preference admittedly), it runs photoshop and lightroom, my unix command line knowledge still applies, and it has the security advantages of Unix's rich heritage as a multi-user operating system. For me, OS X has the feel of a "Modern Unix", and I really like that.

not to mention that the photography apps for linux are ****e. gimp is not a direct replacement for photoshop ...sorry.

[SCone]

Macs are no more vulnerable or less vulnerable.... they're computers and the ONLY question is "How many attacks are out there?" We all install software, add hardware and surf the net. The more attacks out there, the more chances to click the wrong link, watch the wrong video, view the wrong photo or install the wrong software. Apple should have learned enough from Microsoft over the years, but nothing will stop a persistant hacker.

Welcome to earning the hackers eye.

[Hanky]

Originally Posted by srwatters

That article is old, BTW (6/1). As far as I know that second variant was plugged also.

Apple Malware writers - 1, Apple - 1
PC Malware writers - 245,123, Microsoft - 2 (I'll give them two for Windows 7)

Seriously though, if you dumb enough to leave auto open downloads enabled on no matter OS you use, you deserve what you get. Better yet, just use Firefox or Chrome if you can't figure out how to turn that single option off.

In comparison, on Windows systems you don't even have to leave anything enabled to have the malware thieves attack your system. They find holes everywhere. If you really want to be safe you should browse the web ONLY from a guest account.

Of course, YMMV.

Personal computers are marketed like tv's and microwaves i.e. "for everyone to use" and I'm thinking those of you that know anything about them should not be so harsh on those like me who know virtually nothing. I do the best I can however mistakes will be made but i do not feel like data loss or password corruption is deserved. If trainning is needed tell me before I buy and dont hang me with caveat emptor.

[jstevensphoto]

Originally Posted by Hanky

Personal computers are marketed like tv's and microwaves i.e. "for everyone to use" and I'm thinking those of you that know anything about them should not be so harsh on those like me who know virtually nothing. I do the best I can however mistakes will be made but i do not feel like data loss or password corruption is deserved. If trainning is needed tell me before I buy and dont hang me with caveat emptor.

I tend to be naive and gullible when it comes to computers as well. I got Mac Defender, but luckily Apple walked me through getting rid of it and explained how to turn off the thing that allows auto downloads. Guess I should stick to taking pictures.