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Free flashback virus checker/removal tool for Snow Leopard 10.6.3

Is there a free flashback virus checker/removal tool for Snow Leopard 10.6.3?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.3)

Posted on Jun 4, 2012 7:49 AM

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Jun 4, 2012 10:09 AM in response to mgs4dave

For 10.6.3? Sure. Here's a start at what's available. There's a lot.


But far and away the easiest is to upgrade to 10.6.8, and you'll then have access to the Apple tools for this detection and removal, and also the fix for the Java vulnerability, and you'll also have installed the various other security fixes that have been released since 10.6.3 shipped, too.

Jun 4, 2012 12:52 PM in response to MadMacs0

To be more explicit. When you apply (or previously applied) the most recent security update, the Software Update utility would have automatically executed the Flashback malware removal tool. It would have also notified you if it detected the flashback malware.


There is nothing else you need to do beside apply all the Software updates available.

Free flashback virus checker/removal tool for Snow Leopard 10.6.3

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