There is a Mac Trojan Horse that will erase your home folder in OS X. But unless you download and launch the file that says it will install Microsoft Office for free you won't suffer from it. Looks like a no brainer to avoid.
Remember, if you are unsure about an email or download, give me a call or email and we'll check it out.
May 18, 2004
April 11, 2004
Wired News: OS X Trojan Horse Is a Nag
Wired News: OS X Trojan Horse Is a Nag
There was some discussion about a Mac virus/trojan horse this week. While having anti-virus software installed and up to date is the professional's choice, this one is no big worry. This link will tell you about it.
There was some discussion about a Mac virus/trojan horse this week. While having anti-virus software installed and up to date is the professional's choice, this one is no big worry. This link will tell you about it.
January 09, 2004
Watch out for "Brand Spoofing" Email Messages!
Brand Spoofing is new form of identity theft. It works like this. You get an email message from a company (like Amazon.com, Ebay, Earthlink or AOL) that looks very real but is NOT. The message states that there is something wrong with your account or something needs to be verified. Don't fall for it.
In the email you directed to click a button which launches your web browser and takes you to another very real looking web site but it is NOT real either. There you find a form for entering your personal info like passwords, credit card numbers, you name it. If you follow directions, they have all your information and can use it fraudulently.
Beware of these emails! Real companies do not solicit information in this way.
In the email you directed to click a button which launches your web browser and takes you to another very real looking web site but it is NOT real either. There you find a form for entering your personal info like passwords, credit card numbers, you name it. If you follow directions, they have all your information and can use it fraudulently.
Beware of these emails! Real companies do not solicit information in this way.
December 16, 2003
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther Network issues...
Panther currently has some network issues that make it difficult for the average user to keep up to date on what network services are being used. If you routinely, mount network hard disks on your Mac call me to get some advice.
I'm sure that these issues will be addressed shortly in an update from Apple and I will post that information here when it occurs.
I'm sure that these issues will be addressed shortly in an update from Apple and I will post that information here when it occurs.
November 10, 2003
Panther (Mac OS X 10.3) is Out!
This new version of the operating system for Macintosh is available now and adds quite a few nice features. It is not a "must have" upgrade right now however. Call me if you have questions (303-359-9836).
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