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Malware Software for 10.5.8

Is there any malware software for OSX 10.5.8?


Recently, I had a MacDefender diagnosed and removed.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Jan 18, 2014 5:49 AM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2014 9:14 AM

There are many forms of ‘Malware’ that can affect a computer system, of which ‘a virus’ is but one type, ‘trojans’ another. Using the strict definition of a computer virus, no viruses that can attack OS X have so far been detected 'in the wild', i.e. in anything other than laboratory conditions. The same is not true of other forms of malware, such as Trojans. Whilst it is a fairly safe bet that your Mac will NOT be infected by a virus, it may have other security-related problem, but more likely a technical problem unrelated to any malware threat.




You may find this User Tip on Viruses, Trojan Detection and Removal, as well as general Internet Security and Privacy, useful: The User Tip seeks to offer guidance on the main security threats and how to avoid them.


https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2435


More useful information can also be found here:


www.thesafemac.com/mmg

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Jan 18, 2014 9:14 AM in response to Philip Heller

There are many forms of ‘Malware’ that can affect a computer system, of which ‘a virus’ is but one type, ‘trojans’ another. Using the strict definition of a computer virus, no viruses that can attack OS X have so far been detected 'in the wild', i.e. in anything other than laboratory conditions. The same is not true of other forms of malware, such as Trojans. Whilst it is a fairly safe bet that your Mac will NOT be infected by a virus, it may have other security-related problem, but more likely a technical problem unrelated to any malware threat.




You may find this User Tip on Viruses, Trojan Detection and Removal, as well as general Internet Security and Privacy, useful: The User Tip seeks to offer guidance on the main security threats and how to avoid them.


https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2435


More useful information can also be found here:


www.thesafemac.com/mmg

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