On Oct 29, 2008, at 11:57 AM, Bruce Johnson wrote:
> > > On Oct 28, 2008, at 8:02 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> >> Avoiding this malware doesn't seem to be as simple any more as >> simply not opening attachments from unknown senders. What's the >> safe way to secure a Mac (or any computer for that matter) that's >> used for online banking? Are there other key terms that I should be >> googling? Has anyone seen any in-depth articles, discussions, >> forums on this financial malware? > > The safest way to secure a Mac is to use a Mac. and a lot of other REALLY good info. Basically: Keep up to date with the security updates Uncheck the open safe files if using Safari If you use Firefox, check the first three options on the security preference section to: Warn me when sites try to install add-ons Tell me if the site I'm visiting is a suspected attack site Tell me if the site I'm visiting is a suspected forgery and believe the warnings. AS Bruce said, don't pay for an antivirus for the Mac. Trust Bruce on ClamXav if you have to install one. The last one I installed was Disinfectant (mostly for the About Disinfectant screen) which was broken by System 7, iirc. Everything following are PEBKAC (Problem Exists Between Keyboard and Chair) "virus" infections. NEVER click the link in an email from a bank, credit card, paypal, any other financial institution or even a domain registrar where they say you have to update information. If you think there MAY be a chance that it is legit, type your bank (or other institution's) address in you browser bar and go there directly. Do not click on the link in the email that takes you to http://countrywide.secure- netbanker.8759.com.cn/251005/account-update/. FWIW, I have had 1 (ONE) legitimate notice like this since 1994. NEVER install "updates" that a random site says you need. Mac users are pretty immune to the software that they try and install, but there is one pron site that tries to install malware on Macs via this method. Also, be nice to your windows using friends. Never forward an email with attachments unless you know EXACTLY what it is and you have verified it. It may be a cute dancing bunny screen saver, but it probably is also installing windows malware at the same time. Len Len --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
