Mac owners can usually breath a sigh of relief as news of a new computer virus hits the internet. But this week, a new, fairly nasty bit of malware called Flashback has been unleashed on unsuspecting Mac owners.
The virus exploits a vulnerability in Java and then continues to download additional software before passing confidential information off to hackers or other remote internet users.
Make sure to update your Mac system software and read these articles for further information and security suggestions:
Flashback Central: How to Find, Protect Against, and Eliminate Scary Apple Malware
Nasty Virus Attacking Macs
Secure your Mac from FlashBack Infection
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