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For Mac users who are not running macOS 10.12.1 or newer, the use of Firefox is highly recommended as it is constantly updated even for older OS X versions, and it appears to protect from at least this particular attack. The attack is possible because devices connected over Thunderbolt can access the computer's RAM directly before the OS is started through the direct memory access (DMA) feature. The idea that Mac computers are more secure than Windows machines might be a myth. Security researchers have found two types of malicious software which apparently target Macs for the first time. If you use Mac's Time Machine, you can roll back your system to its state before the ransomware attack. See Restore your Mac from a backup to see how to restore from a Time Machine backup. Use decryption tools: If you don't have any recent backups, search for a decryption tool for the ransomware that infected your Mac system.

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Researchers have confirmed the existence of two new vulnerabilities, which are security holes in software, in Mac OS X operating systems originally discovered by Italian researcher Luca Todesco. These vulnerabilities have the potential to allow an attacker to gain remote access to a computer and control it or plant malware. In order to be exploited, the vulnerabilities need the victim to voluntarily run an application.

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The vulnerabilities affect OS X versions Mavericks 10.9.5 up to Yosemite 10.10.5. Luckily, there have been no reports of these being exploited in the wild as of yet. However, since there is no official patch from Apple, cybercriminals will certainly try to take advantage of this vulnerability.

Staying Protected

Until Apple issues a patch for the vulnerability, it is important for users to follow extra steps to ensure their security:

• Use extra caution when receiving suspicious messages from unknown senders, especially ones containing an attachment or link.
• Exercise caution and only download and install new software from trusted sources such as Apple's App store.
• Install any security updates to OS X as soon as they become available.

Don't wait until a threat strikes.

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Don't wait until a threat strikes.

Security threats and malware lurk on Windows PCs, Macs, and Android and iOS devices. If you use more than one device – like most of us do – you need an all-in-one security suite. Meet Norton Security Premium.

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A phishing scam has targeted Mac users by redirecting them from legitimate websites to fake websites which tell them that their computer is infected with a virus. The user is then offered Mac Defender 'anti-virus' software to solve the issue.
This 'anti-virus' software is malware (i.e. malicious software). Its ultimate goal is to get the user's credit card information which may be used for fraudulent purposes.
The most common names for this malware are MacDefender, MacProtector and MacSecurity.

Apple released a free software update (Security Update 2011-003) that will automatically find and remove Mac Defender malware and its known variants.
The Resolution section below also provides step-by-step instructions on how to avoid or manually remove this malware.

Resolution

How to avoid installing this malware

If any notifications about viruses or security software appear, quit Safari or any other browser that you are using. If a normal attempt at quitting the browser doesn't work, then Force Quit the browser.

In some cases, your browser may automatically download and launch the installer for this malicious software. If this happens, cancel the installation process; do not enter your administrator password. Delete the installer immediately using the steps below.

1. Go into the Downloads folder, or your preferred download location.
2. Drag the installer to the Trash.
3. Empty the Trash.

How to remove this malware
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If the malware has been installed, we recommend the following actions:

• Do not provide your credit card information under any circumstances.
• Use the Removal Steps below.

Removal steps

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1. Move or close the Scan Window.
2. Go to the Utilities folder in the Applications folder and launch Activity Monitor.
3. Choose All Processes from the pop up menu in the upper right corner of the window.
4. Under the Process Name column, look for the name of the app and click to select it; common app names include: MacDefender, MacSecurity or MacProtector.
5. Click the Quit Process button in the upper left corner of the window and select Quit.
6. Quit Activity Monitor application.
7. Open the Applications folder.
8. Locate the app ex. MacDefender, MacSecurity, MacProtector or other name.
9. Drag to Trash, and empty Trash.

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Malware also installs a login item in your account in System Preferences. Removal of the login item is not necessary, but you can remove it by following the steps below.

• Open System Preferences, select Accounts, then Login Items
• Select the name of the app you removed in the steps above ex. MacDefender, MacSecurity, MacProtector
• Click the minus button

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Use the steps in the 'How to avoid installing this malware' section above to remove the installer from the download location.

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Note: Apple provides security updates for the Mac exclusively through Software Update and the Apple Support Downloads site. Dont drop the bass! mac os. User should exercise caution any time they are asked to enter sensitive personal information online.