MineSweeper
MineSweeper is an attempt at taking over a Mac through the web.
When on the Minesweeper web site, a window pops up saying that there is a problem with your Mac and that you need to download some software to scan the disk for security issues. (and for a $39.95 fee.)
The security company F-Secure wrote last week that the program, called MacSweeper, may be the first rogue application for Macs.
Read the full story here.
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