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Did I have malware? Do I have to change passwords?

After installing this update I have no idea if my security was ever compromised by Flashback malware. If it was, I want to change my passwords. If not, I don't want to change them.


If there's a serious threat shouldn't updates tell us if we were affected? It seems like it just erases the malware and closes the security vulnerability, which is great going forward. But if they've already got my data, doesn't the update just erased my history of exposure to the malware? That actually leaves me more vulnerable.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.1)

Posted on Apr 13, 2012 5:58 AM

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Posted on Apr 13, 2012 6:42 AM

There really isn't much risk. The malware was extraordinarily weak. It crashed applications instead of collecting any data. Still, it is always a good idea to change passwords every now and then.

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Did I have malware? Do I have to change passwords?

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