Malware affiliate bounty: Infect a Mac, earn 43 cents – If you think Macs are safe from malware attacks, think again. There’s now a bounty for hackers and phishers who get their Trojan on your Mac.
Malware affiliate bounty: Infect a Mac, earn 43 cents
We knew it was only a matter of time — and now, Zdnet seems to confirm our fears! Someone, somewhere wants Macs on the botnets very badly. Until now, they’ve been the only ‘safe’ place on the nets — but all that’s now changed.
Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT open an email borne file that promises to show you a video, then states you do not have the correct codec. In fact, do not open ANY files that come from strangers. Just don’t click!
Special thanks to the Macintosh Business Users Society (MacBUS) for sending this one in.
REMEMBER: You are NOT immune to all attacks. Keep a vigilant watch over your email and the web sites that you frequent.
* Change your passwords frequently
* Check your credit standings at least three times a year.
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