Virus/Spyware/Worm or what ?

I have N6600. Nowadays, some anonymous multimedia messages are automatically generated to my Outbox folder. And I can’t delete or move those messages to Drafts. Some .sis messages are also being sent via Bluetooth. If u think it’s a spyware issue, then please suggest some good Anti-Spyware softwares. Advance thanks to everyone!
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Ok what do I need to Do? Virus/Trojan/Worm/SpyWare/Malware/W.E. Do I Freak?

As we all know there have been a flooding of posts regarded to newly discovered OS X Viruses and Worms. Do I need to run out and pick up some Anti Virus software or can I still feel relaxed that OS X is untouchable. I understand that it isn't anymore as you can infect your self my installing the so called virus and running it. I never download any files unless I know what they are, but still. Is this the turning point for OS X becoming Windows OS? I run a large network and want to keep everything safe. Of course firewalls run and stuff like that but am I really safe or do I ned to start worrying? I am not aware of any word from Apple has there been any?
Thanks for ANY insight of this I hope this doesn't become a issue with OS X too.
Internet Wiz

Hi Internet,
Take a deep breath, relax. There has been a huge hype about this "virus", but it really isn't that bad as people think. A lot of people were stunned that there was a piece of malware that effected Macintosh computers. I believe in Classic, there were macro "viruses" that never were really brought to people's attention. You should read some of the past threads about the "viruses", they're have been probably 5 in the past couple of days.
Jon
PS Don't forget, who would probably create the biggest hype about viruses. I am thinking a security company would.

What is the best virus/spyware software for OSX 10.6.8?

What is the best virus/spyware software for OSX 10.6.8 on an iMac?

Csound1's answer albeit short is correct. Because there are no viruses (as in zero, none, nada, zip) for OS X having antivirus software is a waste of time, resources and possibly money. About the only need for antivirus software is if you frequently download files you know nothing about and then forward them to Windows users. In that case even though you still don't need anything for OS X you are protecting the Windows users from your passing along infected files. Most anti-virus software for OS X tend to create more problems than they solve however if you insist I'd recommend ClamXav which is free, non-intrusive and is frequently updated.
Roger

What about anti-virus -spyware protection

Is Virus ,spyware protection aval. for i pad.

AV software cannot run on the iPad even if it existed.
iOS sandboxes apps, not allowing them to affect other apps or make system wide changes.
All AV software could do was scan itself for malware or possibly your email.

Norton Anti Virus? Viruses and Worms

I have been reading the boards on all the opinions about viruses and worms. I know MAC OX hasn't had a problem in 20 years. I am not one to panic, but two worms in one week has my attention. Eventually someone will write code that will get into the MAC OS.
The reason this has my attention is that my Powerbook G4 (2MB RAM) is running slower and the processing is getting sloppy. I am an audio and video editor and I know I push my G4 and G5 to the limits, but I know when something isn't right. I was happy when I went over to MACs last year and that I didn't need anti virus software. Norton always slowed down my PCs, let alone goofed all kinds of stuff up.
To be honest, I want to be ready. I am looking at Norton and I want to know if there are any consumer related articles about Norton 10.0. eg, Does it run in the background and slow up the processor? I still keep one PC and used EZ Armour. It is much better that Norton and doesn't suck up processing power.
I downloaded ClamXav, but does anyone have any opinions on it?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
G5 G4 all loaded, firewire drives, Mbox, 30' cine display Mac OS X (10.4.5)

Hi, Nelson.
First, do not believe the FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) spread about Norton AntiVirus. A good bit of that is undeserved, especially when it comes to NAV 10, which is the Tiger-compatible version and what I use.
I recently engaged in a debate on this subject in this thread, so you can read some of my thoughts there in response to the usual FUD spread about NAV and Symantec Norton products in general.
See my "Detecting and avoiding malware and spyware" FAQ for my recommendations as well as a list of some recent Mac OS X security threats that have emerged, including Trojans, rootkits, and spyware.
Having a comprehensive backup and recovery solution, and using it regularly is also important. For advice on the backup and recovery solution I employ, see my "Backup and Recovery" FAQ. Computing without a comprehensive backup and recovery solution is like driving without auto insurance.
Good luck!
Dr. Smoke
Author: Troubleshooting Mac® OS X
Note: The information provided in the link(s) above is freely available. However, because I own The X Lab™, a commercial Web site to which some of these links point, the Apple Discussions Terms of Use require I include the following disclosure statement with this post:
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PLEASE HELP!!!!! I THINK I GOT A VIRUS/TROJAN/WORM

Yes this is the first time this has occurred..
I will tell you what happened... Here i go
Ok tonight i sent an im over aim to somebody and they said i sent a link which i didnt and i send another im to another person and they also said i sent a link which i didnt. So i dont know what this is, is it a trojan horse, a virus, or just a worm? I would think it would be a trojan horse. But i asked them what did the link say and they sent it back to me but it didnt register. And she told me that she sent it... Andi didnt think about it being a virus/trojan/worm untill she exited out of the window. Well i asked her what the link was and she said she didnt know. So it i told her if she gets the link again just send it back to me with out the .com so it wouldnt be a link. I am worried that i got one b/c this is the first time this has happened to me since i had my expensive imac. I am running a mac os x version 10.3.9. And i ran a virus scan for my apps with ClamXav so far there hasnt been a virus detected. Can someone PLEASE help me becuase when i tell my dad he is going to kill me if i dont fix it....
Thx alot, Robby

Hi k0rnyfr33k,
This is one of the oldest tricks in the virus writer's bag. When one of these infected e-mails hits a Windows computer, the virus/worm/Trojan automatically copies itself to every person in their address book. At the same time, it uses any one of those names to spoof the "from" address to make it look like it came from somewhere else. So it's an almost 100% certainty that the virus they got came from someone else's computer whom you know who has your e-mail address in their address book. I've gotten such stuff with my own address as the sender. Meaning that I know it came from one of my relatives, friends, or someone else who has my e-mail stored in their address book in Windows.

Free Anti-Virus/Spyware Program?

Are there any good, free anti-virus/spyware programs out there to protect my Mac? Ones that remove Mac viruses/spyware as well as Windows ones too? I know there aren't nearly as many threats out there for a Mac compared to Windows, but they are still out there so I want to be safe and know my Mac is secure.
I'm an ex-PC user of many years so I am used to having some comfort knowing I have protection...
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there are some trojans and I think keyloggers exist too but they can't be installed without your active participation. meaning you have to download it, install it and enter your admin password. These things are sometimes disguised. there were a few posts recently by people who got a trojan while visiting adult websites the trojan was disguised as a codec that they were prompted to install to view certain content. However, currently that's pretty much the only way something like this can get into your Mac. If you use a standard account for normal computer operation and take minimal reasonable precautions about what you install on your system there is no need for extra protection.

Best anti virus/spyware software to date?

Hello,
What is the best anti virus/spyware software to date?
Thanks,
Jordan

Jordan asks:
What is the best anti virus ... software to date
I sez:
Don't date software. Date girls.
But if you MUST date software and are concerned about catching cooties, may I suggest that Intego's new VirusBarrier 4X ?
Intego VirusBarrier X4 is the simple, fast and non-intrusive antivirus security solution for Macintosh computers, by Intego, the leading publisher of personal security software for Macintosh. It offers thorough protection against viruses of all types, coming from infected files or applications, whether on CD-ROMs, DVDs or other removable media, or on files downloaded over the Internet or other types of networks.
Intego VirusBarrier X4 protects your computer from viruses by constantly examining all the files that your computer opens and writes, as well as watching for suspicious activity that may be the sign of viruses acting on applications or other files. With Intego VirusBarrier X4 on your computer, you can rest assured that your Macintosh has the best protection available against viruses of all kinds.
Intego VirusBarrier X4 is an application that works in the background and checks everything that your computer does, looking for viruses. It detects and eradicates all known viruses, including Word and Excel macro viruses, and even viruses targeting the Windows operating system. It knows the unique signatures of all known Macintosh viruses, and whenever a new virus is discovered, Intego's Virus Monitoring Center goes into action to provide updated virus definitions, which you can download using Intego VirusBarrier X4's automatic NetUpdate function.
When you purchase a license for Intego VirusBarrier X4, you have access to virus definition updates for one year from the date of purchase. After this time, additional subscriptions, allowing you to extend your access to virus definition updates, are available from Intego, and can be purchased by using NetUpdate.
Intego VirusBarrier X4 was designed according to specific concepts. The main idea is that an antivirus program should not require the user to do anything once it is installed and configured, unless a virus is detected. The Intego VirusBarrier X4 philosophy can be summed up in three words: simple, fast and non-intrusive.

Virus/Spyware/Firewall Protection

As a PC (Dell) user looking to switch to a MAC...can anyone recommend any good virus/firewall/spyware protection suites for the MAC OS, Tiger?
I understand that the virus/spyware/hacker threat is lower for a MAC than a PC, but I always like to have extra protection if possible, better safe than sorry (especially if you are not a programmer).
Thank you very much for your time, attention and recommendations.

You're welcome.
What type of Mac do you have - Desktop or Portable?
If a Desktop, do you plan on using a direct Ethernet connection to your modem or do you plan on creating/using a wireless network?
If wireless and you go with Apple's new Airport Extreme base station or the Airport Express which is very small and portable (I have both), these include a hardware firewall as do most other wired and wireless routers these days.
A router is a go between - between your computer and your DSL or Cable modem.
If a wired router (via an Ethernet port connection), the router is connected to the modem and your Mac is connected to the router. Most wired routers include several connections so you can have a number of computers connected to the router and sharing the internet connection at the same time. You can also create a computer network this way - sharing files, etc. between all computers that are connected to the router.
A wireless router also connects to the modem but computers with a wireless card connect to the router wirelessly also sharing the same internet connection. You can also create a computer network this way. I have an external USB hard drive connected to my Apple Airport Extreme Base Station which any computer that is connected to my wireless network can access. I also have a USB printer connected so I can print wirelessly with my PowerBook from anywhere in the house. I use a Dell notebook running Windows XP at work that includes a wireless card so I can access my internet connection and print wirelessly from my Dell notebook when at home.
So it depends on if you want a wired or wireless router and some are a combination of the two. I prefer using Apple's wireless routers (although a little more expensive than others) but I don't have to worry about router firmware updates from the manufacturer as is sometimes required when Apple releases OS X and Security updates.
When checking and deciding on a router, just be sure the specifications include a firewall. This provides double the protection and a firewall backup of sorts. If the hardware firewall fails (which isn't likely but anything is possible) and you keep the built-in firewall included with OS X enabled, there is your backup.
Best of luck to you!

Recommendations for anti-virus, spyware for mac.

Any suggestions for virus, spyware programs or is the OS strong enough to do without?

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 "speed up", "clean up", "optimize", or "accelerate" your Mac. Without exception, they will do the opposite.
Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources. Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
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 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.
Disable Java in Safari > Preferences > Security.
Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check "Block popup windows":
Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you probably do not want.
Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore 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. To date, most of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that is likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
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.

Viruses, spyware and Co.

Hello -- I am a happy Mac user for the past 5 years. And never have had any problems that I know of with viruses, spyware, malware and this whole gamut of invaders which I battled constantly on my old Windows based PC.
BUT..... I was interested if there have been any changes in this realm, i.e. is there any need to be checking for these problems? And if so, what are the recommended applications?

+I also had the peculiar experience of receiving what appeared to be an email from my own gmail account several weeks ago with a very obscure message. That made me wonder about a virus but nothing untoward has happened since.+
That simply means that someone was able to get into your Gmail account and address book there. I would have immediately changed my user name and password (make the password very difficult to guess) - you might consider doing that.
+A friend recent got a warning about one of our emails from her MacAfee software, even though there were no attachments. Is there any way we can tell if this is the case?+
I don't know of any way; I've been careful not to open anything unless I know the sender and I generally do not forward attachments. I have no idea why your friend would get a warning; but then I don't put much faith in MacAfee - it may have been a case of not recognizing a different format and therefore assuming it was bad.

Anti-virus, spyware, adware

Hi,
I have not been using any 3rd party security software, but am now required to make sure that I have anti-virus, spyware, and adware protection with respect to my interface with a Windows network at my office. Two questions, please:
- Does my OS 10.5.6 already provide those security elements?
- If not, what security software would you recommend?
Thanks!

If you are running Windows you need all the protection money can buy. But if you are running Mac OS X:
No viruses that can attack OS X have so far been detected 'in the wild', i.e. in anything other than laboratory conditions.
It is possible, however, to pass on a Windows virus to another Windows user, for example through an email attachment. To prevent this all you need is the free anti-virus utility ClamXav, which you can download from:
http://www.clamxav.com/
However, the appearance of Trojans and other malware that can possibly infect a Mac seems to be growing, but is a completely different issue to viruses.
If you allow a Trojan to be installed, the user's DNS records can be modified, redirecting incoming internet traffic through the attacker's servers, where it can be hijacked and injected with malicious websites and pornographic advertisements. The trojan also installs a watchdog process that ensures the victim's (that's you!) DNS records stay modified on a minute-by-minute basis.
SecureMac has introduced a free Trojan Detection Tool for Mac OS X. It's available here:
http://macscan.securemac.com/
The DNSChanger Removal Tool detects and removes spyware targeting Mac OS X and allows users to check to see if the trojan has been installed on their computer; if it has, the software helps to identify and remove the offending file. After a system reboot, the users' DNS records will be repaired.
(Note that a 30 day trial version of MacScan can be downloaded free of charge from:
http://macscan.securemac.com/buy/
and this can perform a complete scan of your entire hard disk. After 30 days the cost is $29.99. The full version permits you to scan selected files and folders only, as well as the entire hard disk.)
A white paper has recently been published on the subject of Trojans by SubRosaSoft, available here:
http://www.macforensicslab.com/ProductsAndServices/index.php?mainpage=document_general_info&cPath=11&productsid=174
Also, beware of MacSweeper:
MacSweeper is malware that misleads users by exaggerating reports about spyware, adware or viruses on their computer. It is the first known "rogue" application for the Mac OS X operating system. The software was discovered by F-Secure, a Finland based computer security software company on January 17, 2008
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacSweeper
On June 23, 2008 this news reached Mac users:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/06/23/mac_trojan/
More information on Mac security can be found here:
http://macscan.securemac.com/
The MacScan application can be downloaded from here:
http://macscan.securemac.com/buy/
You can download a 30 day trail copy which enables you to do a full scan of your hard disk. After that it costs $29.95.
More on Trojans on the Mac here:
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/63574.html?welcome=1214487119
The latest news on the subject, from July 25, 2008, is:
Attack code that exploits flaws in the net's addressing system are starting to circulate online, say security experts.
The code could be a boon to phishing gangs who redirect web users to fake bank sites and steal login details.
In light of the news net firms are being urged to apply a fix for the loop-hole before attacks by hi-tech criminals become widespread.
Net security groups say there is anecdotal evidence that small scale attacks are already happening.
Further details here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7525206.stm
A further recent development is the Koobface malware that can be picked up from Facebook (already a notorious site for malware), as reported here on December 9, 2008:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/hi/technology/newsid_7773000/7773340.stm
There may be other ways of guarding against Trojans, viruses and general malware affecting the Mac, and alternatives will probably appear in the future. In the meantime the advice is: be careful where you go on the web and what you download!

Anti Virus, spyware for Macbooks

Hi everyone, Im a new Mac user. Iam just confused about the Mac security, do Macs needs anti-virus, spyware software?? Someone said not necessary, others said Macs do get Virus so they need anti-virus software
any suggestion??

At this time there have been no confirmed Mac OS X viruses (subject to the semantic debate about whether the iChat exploit is properly classified as a virus or a trojan horse and not counting the Word macro virus that can affect Office v.X or non-updated copies of Office 2004), very few trojans and no adware or spyware. I therefore do not feel that antivirus or antispyware software is necessary at this time. It's never wise to become complacent, though, so security precautions are not wasted. Such security precautions mostly are common sense: don't download and run files from sites you don't know, don't double-click on attachments in emails you aren't expecting and/or from people you don't know, and make sure you password your system and keep that password secure as well as not having your system available and unattended (which also is a precaution against theft). In addition, it's possible for someone to inadvertently forward a Windows virus or worm to a PC user though you'd have to do it manually and said Windows malware cannot infect the Mac.
In addition, it's possible for someone to inadvertently forward a Windows virus to a PC user though you'd have to do it manually, and said Windows virus cannot infect the Mac.
If you do decide you wish to run antivirus software, I think that the donationware clamXav should be more than enough provided you remember to scan your system from time to time.
If you are running Windows on your system, either via BootCamp, Parallels Workstation or another solution, then that copy of Windows is subject to all the myriad exploits common to the Windows world, so you need to take full precautions, including running both antivirus and antispyware software.

Mail - Virus/Trojan/Worm got in?

I noticed during a send and receive and email being sent when I had not created one.
The subject is not one related to anything I have done or received...
Have a virus/trojan/worm?
I did a screen grab....
Check out the send http://images47.fotki.com/v1498/photos/2/537502/7582427/EmailSend-vi.jpg

I have got the same problem. None of my mailboxes are IMAP, only POP. Im looking at the activity screen as you suggested. But it only states what is going on. So it is difficult to track (occurs seldom and quickly)
Also our server is blacklisted, bc someone of us is sending out spam (I could be me)
thanks for the help

Virus or Worm?

Two days ago I closed my computer which was working fine. In the a.m. I turned it on, the entire icon menu of the desktop was in Japanese. I clicked on the Flag Icon to fix the language to English, it had been deleted...along with Hispanic, French and Italian. So I was unable to repair it. Is this a worm?, a virus? or what? Obviously something messed with my set up. Since I'm the only one who uses this computer it has to be something like that? Has anyone experienced this??? I don't know what to do; does anyone have any suggestions. The actual programs come up in English it seems to be only the Menu Icons that have been changed to Japanese.

MLNFDJ wrote:
Is this a worm?,
No
a virus?
No
or what?
Probably a corrupted preference file.
I don't know what to do; does anyone have any suggestions.
Try rebooting. If that doesn't fix it, look in home > Library > Preferences and sort by date modified. Grab the most recent files and move them somewhere else. (Don't delete them in case you move too many and lose something). Log out and then back in.

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