A virus for the Mac/ Wow. Who would have thought? On 11/2/07, Rob DeZonia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Listers, > > I just read this in the Worldstart newsletter that I subscribe to, and > thought it should be passed along to the list. > > "Mac Security Alert > If you're a Mac user (me included), I know you're probably not used to > hearing about > virus warnings, but unfortunately, it looks like one is now on the loose. > Yes, a > new virus has been detected and this time, it is starting to loom around Mac > computers. > Luckily, this one is the first in a long time for Macs, but we all still > have to > deal with what this one has brought about. Keep reading for all the > important details! > Just yesterday (November 1, 2007), a Trojan horse virus that has been > affecting Windows > computers for some time now has adapted over to the Mac OS X. This virus > basically > works as a disguise for a video codec. If you happen to come into contact > with it, > you will be told to install a file so that you will be able to view certain > videos. > After downloading the file, you will then be prompted to enter your > Administrator > password. After doing that, the virus will install itself and launch. It > will then > take over your Internet connection for use by the hacker. > Now, as you probably know, most Mac users do not use antivirus software, > simply because > viruses are very few and far between for Mac computers. So, because of that, > it is > very important for you to be on the lookout for any suspicious videos you > may come > across that require you to install a new file just to view them. Just > remember, it > is very rare that a video file will ask you to install a new program. If you > keep > your eyes open and use your common sense, this virus will pass without any > harm to > you!" > > Rob >
-- John Moore
