Spyware and adware softwares please
Does the firewall protection available with OS X provide protection against spyware and adware? If not can anyone please advise which software should be used in order to identify and delete spyware from the harddrive. Many times I have opened sites and a number of ad windows pop up. I do keep up with the security updates.
I have definitely received "phishing" e-mails I've immediately passed on to the proper authorities, of course, I have never answered them as this would have been for sure the way to get your private information stolen. In any case there still remains the possibility of spyware installed in my computer and I would like to be able to check and eliminate such software should it indeed be there.
Thanks
Mac OS X (10.3.9)
I forgot to mention that I do have "block pop-ups" checked in Safari preferences. However, I have just done a search of the Apple site and have come up with quite a few answers.
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How do I protect my Mac mini from Internet Spyware and Adware?
Problem with virus scanners is they need system wide access to do their jobs and when you run it on systems with no viruses thinking you are safe you get a bit smug and things can bite you in the butt:
ClamAV suffers from problems with at least four of the components used for processing different file formats, according to researchers.
"During the processing of TNEF, CHM, and FSG formats an attacker is able to trigger several integer overflows that allow attackers to overwrite heap data to obtain complete control of the system," in an advisory [pdf].
ClamAV installations are vulnerable by default and could be triggered via an email, according to researchers.
ClamAV is found on a wide variety of platforms. It is included in Mac OS X Server by default and has numerous Windows implementations; all of these derivatives are likely to be vulnerable.
That was back when I bought this mac (only a few months back) and thought I needed to run Spyware utilities everyday and Antivirus like on the PC. After reading up on the virus situation on OS X I finally settled on running Little Snitch and let everyone else beta test the Antivirus market for OS X.
Thank to this security scan site, I get the following:
We have determined that your IP address is
This is the public IP address that is visible to the internet.
Note: this may not be your IP address if you are connecting through a router, proxy or firewall.
Trying to gather information from your web browser...
Operating System = Macintosh PowerPC Mac OS X
Browser = AppleWebKit 412.7
Trying to find out your computer name...
Unable to determine your computer name!
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Unable to detect any running services!
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How to delete spyware and keystroke software somone put on your computer?
Someone recently put some spyware on my computer, and i'd obviously like to find it and delete it. I'm not very computer savvy, and I don't know the different types of spy programs used, therefore I don't know what to look for. I would really appreciate it if anybody could help me out , as I don't want this person accessing my personal information.
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ibookG4 Mac OS X (10.4.7)How do you know they put spyware on your computer?
Last time I heard, there's no spyware for Mac.
If you really are worried about it, get yourself a copy of Little Snitch:
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/10426
Also turn off "Automatically log in as:" in System Preferences > Accounts > Login options.
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Anti-spyware and anti-adware please
I didn't know quite where in the Apple forum to post these questions:
Does the firewall protection available with OS X provide protection against spyware and adware? If not can anyone please advise which software should be used in order to identify and delete spyware from the harddrive. Many times I have opened sites and a number of ad windows pop up. I do keep up with the security updates. I have searched the internet but am not sure if I should be downloading any of the softwares available. If anyone has any experience with these softwares please advise.
I have definitely received "phishing" e-mails I've immediately passed on to the proper authorities, of course, I have never answered them as this would have been for sure the way to get your private information stolen. In any case there still remains the possibility of spyware installed in my computer and I would like to be able to check and eliminate such software should it indeed be there.
Thanks
Mac OS X (10.3.9)Don,
A firewall can't and won't protect you from your own actions. Don't get me wrong: Enable it and configure it properly.
If you visit skanky, dodgy, questionable, or otherwise unsavory Web sites, you're inviting problems. Especially if you go there with Open "safe" files after downloading checked in your Safari > Preferences >General tab, surf the Web logged into an administrator profile, click the Yes/No box to view content, install viewers (and provide your admin password to do so), use Limewire or other P2P, etc...
There is software that claims to detect spyware, but I haven't tested it or seen the code. Except for Apple's widget updater, I haven't seen much of anything in the way of software for OS X that phones home.
You might want to consider using Little Snitch to identify whether there's any software phoning home.
There are some choices for popup ad blocking in Panther Safari: SafariBlock - modeled on AdBlock for Firefox - and PithHelmet are two good solutions.
As always, YourMileageMayVary.
-Wayne -
My macbook is infected, adware, spyware, and malware. What can i use to clean it?
What software can I use to clean and protect from adware, spyware and malware?
There will always be threats to your information security associated with using any Internet - connected communications tool:
You can mitigate those threats by following commonsense practices
Delegating that responsibility to software is an ineffective defense
Assuming that any product will protect you from those threats is a hazardous attitude that is likely to result in neglecting point #1 above.
What software can I use to clean and protect from adware, spyware and malware?
Avoid all non-Apple products claiming to "clean" or "protect" your Mac. OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it that way with software updates from Apple.
A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac":
Never install any product that claims to "clean up", "speed up", "optimize", "boost" or "accelerate" your Mac; to "wash" it, "tune" it, or to make it "shiny". Those claims are absurd.Such products are very aggressively marketed. They are all scams.
Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources.
Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
"Questionable sources" include but are not limited to spontaneously appearing web pages or popups, download hosting sites such as C net dot com, Softonic dot com, Soft pedia dot com, Download dot com, Mac Update dot com, or any other site whose revenue is primarily derived from junk product advertisements
If you need to install software that isn't available from the Mac App Store, obtain it only from legitimate sources authorized by the software's developer.
Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iCloud, iTunes, or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
Java can be disabled in System Preferences.
Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
Beware spontaneous popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > check "Block popup windows".
Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but unsolicited popups are commonly used to deceive people into installing unwanted software they would never intentionally install.
Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
If you ever receive a popup window indicating that your Mac is infected with some ick or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it. The more insistent it is that you upgrade or install something, the more likely it is to be a scam. Close the window or tab and forget it.
Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. Most of these attempts are pathetic and are easily recognized, but that hasn't stopped prominent public figures from recently succumbing to this age-old scam.
OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind. -
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