Where does the flashback trojan come from?

does know where 1 picks flashback maleware? believe can't it, since i've disabled java in safari , chrome, along installing update. i'm curious.

 

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does know where 1 picks flashback maleware? believe can't it, since i've disabled java in safari , chrome, along installing update. i'm curious.

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it's found on various infected websites. if you've disabled java in browser , don't enter admin password when prompted random websites, can't affected trojan.

macs not immune malware, no true viruses exist in wild can run on mac os x, , there never have been since released on 10 years ago. malware in wild can affect mac os x handful of trojans, can avoided practicing safe computing (see below). also, mac os x snow leopard , lion have anti-malware protection built in, further reducing need 3rd party antivirus apps.

mac virus/malware faq​

1. make sure built-in mac firewall enabled in system preferences > security > firewall
   
   
2. uncheck "open "safe" files after downloading" in safari > preferences > general
   
   
3. disable java in browser. (for safari users, uncheck "enable java" in safari > preferences > security.) protect malware exploits java in browser, including recent flashback trojan. leave unchecked until visit trusted site requires java, re-enable duration of visit site. (this not confused javascript, should leave enabled.)
   
   
4. change dns servers opendns servers reading this.
   
   
5. be careful install software trusted, reputable sites. never install pirated software. if you're not sure app, ask in forum before installing.
   
   
6. never let else have access install on mac.
   
   
7. don't open files receive unknown or untrusted sources.
   
   
8. for added security, make sure network, email, financial , other important passwords long , complex, including upper , lower case letters, numbers , special characters.
   
   
9. always keep mac , application software updated. use software update mac software. other software, it's safer updates developer's site or menu item "check updates", rather installing notification window pops while you're surfing web.

that's need keep mac free of virus, trojan, spyware, keylogger, or other malware. don't need 3rd party software keep mac secure.

 

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