MAC Defender Fake Antivirus Program Targets Mac Users – Intego Security Memo
Intego has discovered a fake antivirus program called MAC Defender, which targets Mac users via SEO poisoning attacks.
You’ve probably heard it before: “Macs don’t get viruses.” For years, Apple’s reputation for security has led users to believe their Macs are immune to malware, phishing, or other online threats. This belief isn’t entirely unfounded. macOS is a secure operating system with several built-in protections. But that doesn’t mean it’s bulletproof. In recent years,...
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Executive Summary Since the release of macOS 12.3 (Monterey), Python has not been included with Apple’s operating system. This programming language, popular among developers and researchers for its versatility, was deemed unnecessary by Apple. Notably, even before its removal,...
Intego has discovered a fake antivirus program called MAC Defender, which targets Mac users via SEO poisoning attacks.
Intego has discovered a rogue anti-malware program called MACDefender, which attacks Macs via SEO poisoning attacks.
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