Tags: mac, malware, research

Helpful Mac OS X worms?

By creating three proof-of-concept worms last week, Kevin Finisterre started a public dialog over Mac OS X security. But he also opened a Pandora's box, giving script kiddies techniques that could be used in future Mac OS X viruses.

Is Mac OS as safe as ever?

The arrival of a trio of security threats for the previously untargeted Mac OS X has started a debate about whether the floodgates are about to open on attacks.

Mac trojan multiplies but won't kill your dog

If users thought the Mac-targeted trojan discovered last week was a one-off, they'll need to think again -- security firm F-Secure has discovered 32 variants of it, but claims about its powers have been wildly overstated, according to experts.

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