Mac Trojan/virus

[Tom]

It probably didn't.

 

[dk]

I used DK's technique for identifying an infection mentioned on the first page and got 'does not exist' on both counts.

Just installed the latest software update from Apple and it identified and removed Flashback from my system. Oh.

What could it have done?

sure it didn't just say this....

This Java security update removes the most common variants of the Flashback malware.This update also configures the Java web plug-in to disable the automatic execution of Java applets. Users may re-enable automatic execution of Java applets using the Java Preferences application. If the Java web plug-in detects that no applets have been run for an extended period of time it will again disable Java applets.
This update is recommended for all Mac users with Java installed.
For details about this update see: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5242

 

[.Ben.]

^ I'm 100% certain it didn't say that.

A small pop-up came up after the update process had completed that said something like:

"Apple malware 'FlashbackTrojan.iv' detected and removed - blah blah" and there was an 'OK' or 'Finish' button on the pop-up.

 

[dk]

oh right, i just did the same update and it just came up with that, apparently norton has come up with a tool to remove it now too.

 

[.Ben.]

New Mac Trojan discovered:

http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/04/is-this-the-end-of-the-mac-safe-haven-from-malware/

 

[Tom]

New Mac Trojan discovered:

http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2012/04/is-this-the-end-of-the-mac-safe-haven-from-malware/

Yeah, if you intend on updating this thread every-time it happens thats going to get annoying.

 

[Revels]

Gizmodo = Ignored.

 

[.Ben.]

Yeah, if you intend on updating this thread every-time it happens thats going to get annoying.

It was a disposable heads up but I understand the sentiment.