Apple is taking steps to address the Java vulnerabilities behind the Flashback Trojan outbreak. But Java isn't the only attack vector for OS X -- and Apple users can no longer cling to the belief that Macs are virtually immune to malware.. Are Macs as insecure as PCs? It's a notion that once was unthinkable, but increasingly is being said out loud. Recently, Mac OS X users have been at risk thanks to a Java-based attack vector. The Flashback malware specifically targeted OS X, and took advantage of the fact that Apple had not yet updated its users to a fully patched version of Java. More than half a million Macs were infected by the malware, which turned the victimized machines into a remote-controlled botnet. The link for this article located at eSecurity Planet is no longer available. . Investigating Mac security: Do Macs face the same level of threats as Windows machines?. Mac Security, Flashback Trojan, Apple Malware. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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