Hi Zippy, It's not a virus, it's a security vulnerability. Albeit one with could wipe your home directory without so much as a by-your-leave, if someone malicious wished to exploit it. If you're running OS X 10.2.8 or 10.3.3, go to...
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/ ...and download the relevant version of Security Update 2004-05-24. It's at the top of the list. If you're running OS 9, don't sweat it, you're not affected. Reports say that this update any fixes part of the problem, so I'd expect another update soon. The file is also available through Software Update. Hope this helps, Adam on 24/5/04 8:30 pm, iMac List at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 09:17:34 -0700 > Subject: Mac Virus?? > From: zippy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > On last night's local news, they had a very brief blurb about a virus > that is specific to mac computers. But the story gave no details, > such as what it's called or how it affects computers that are zapped. > > It did say that Apple has a patch available, yet couldn't find anything > about it when I checked Apple's website. > > Has anyone else heard about this so called virus, and if yes, would you > please fill me in on the details. Thanks. > > Zippy -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
