You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Is Win32: Malware-gen dangerous for MacBook Pro?

Is Win32: Malware-gen dangerous for MacBook Pro? Is it necessary to do something?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Dec 15, 2013 9:39 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Dec 15, 2013 9:41 AM

Welcome to Apple Support Communities


That's a Windows virus, so it's not affecting to your MacBook.


However, that virus can be transferred to any other PC, so it's important you remove it. Install an antivirus like ClamXav or Sophos, run a test and copy the result back. Also, tell us where the file with the virus is

6 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Dec 15, 2013 9:41 AM in response to Helstela

Welcome to Apple Support Communities


That's a Windows virus, so it's not affecting to your MacBook.


However, that virus can be transferred to any other PC, so it's important you remove it. Install an antivirus like ClamXav or Sophos, run a test and copy the result back. Also, tell us where the file with the virus is

Is Win32: Malware-gen dangerous for MacBook Pro?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.