Macintosh Viruses and Mac Virus Resources
From Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, resources for Macintosh users. Macs aren't immune to viruses, but they are very rare. Learn which viruses infect Macintoshes and what solutions are available to defend against them.
Macintosh Antivirus Reviews
Antivirus software for the Macintosh is in limited supply, but there's still plenty of Mac antivirus software from which to choose. This review looks at the good and bad apples in Mac antivirus software.
Antivirus software for the Macintosh is in limited supply, but there's still plenty of Mac antivirus software from which to choose. This review looks at the good and bad apples in Mac antivirus software.
Mac Virus FAQs
Do You Really Need Mac antivirus software? The answer to that and other frequently asked questions about Mac viruses and Macintosh antivirus software is provided in this Mac Virus FAQs.
Do You Really Need Mac antivirus software? The answer to that and other frequently asked questions about Mac viruses and Macintosh antivirus software is provided in this Mac Virus FAQs.
Mac OS X Virus: Inqtana.A Worm
OSX/Inqtana.A is a Java-based worm that exploits the directory traversal vulnerability in the Bluetooth file and object exchange services in Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger).
OSX/Inqtana.A is a Java-based worm that exploits the directory traversal vulnerability in the Bluetooth file and object exchange services in Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger).
Leap.A aka Oompa-Loompa virus
The Leap.A (aka Oompa-Loompa) infects applications in Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) running on PowerPC processors.
The Leap.A (aka Oompa-Loompa) infects applications in Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) running on PowerPC processors.
Mac OS X flaws
Multiple vulnerabilities found in Mac OS X Panther.
Multiple vulnerabilities found in Mac OS X Panther.
Macintosh Viruses
Virus descriptions of some Macintosh viruses and discovered in the past.
Virus descriptions of some Macintosh viruses and discovered in the past.
Secure Your Mac
From Netsecurity guide Tony Bradley, articles and information on security issues impacting the Apple Macintosh operating systems.
From Netsecurity guide Tony Bradley, articles and information on security issues impacting the Apple Macintosh operating systems.
Focus on Macs
The About.com Focus on Macs site offers timely news, tips, and information dedicated to the Macintosh, and provides a forum for Macintosh users in need of advice or assistance.
The About.com Focus on Macs site offers timely news, tips, and information dedicated to the Macintosh, and provides a forum for Macintosh users in need of advice or assistance.
Mac.Simpson Virus
A mass-mailing email worm affecting only Macintosh OS9.0 and above, Mac.Simpson directs users to an online archive of The Simpsons episodes.
A mass-mailing email worm affecting only Macintosh OS9.0 and above, Mac.Simpson directs users to an online archive of The Simpsons episodes.
Melissa.W
Possibly arriving in the attachment, Anniv.doc, Melissa.W can only be detected by antivirus software supporting Macintosh Office 2001.
Possibly arriving in the attachment, Anniv.doc, Melissa.W can only be detected by antivirus software supporting Macintosh Office 2001.
Agax Freeware
John Dalgliesh develops and provides Agax expandable protection for the Macintosh free of charge.
John Dalgliesh develops and provides Agax expandable protection for the Macintosh free of charge.
HyperCard Virus Compendium
A current and comprehensive listing of viruses affecting HyperCard stacks.
A current and comprehensive listing of viruses affecting HyperCard stacks.
Intego Security Products
Provides a full range of security products for Mac users, including antivirus, firewall, backup, and hard disk protection. For Mac OS 8, 9, and X.
Provides a full range of security products for Mac users, including antivirus, firewall, backup, and hard disk protection. For Mac OS 8, 9, and X.
Macintosh Virus Lists
A partial list of viruses affecting Macintosh computers. By Kaspersky Labs.
A partial list of viruses affecting Macintosh computers. By Kaspersky Labs.
MacInTouch
A reference site for Macintosh users, including virus information and posted discussions.
A reference site for Macintosh users, including virus information and posted discussions.