Security: Will Your Internet Work on Monday? Check for DNS Malware
The FBI is shutting down domains that have been affected by the DNSChanger malware. This malware redirect's Internet traffic to sites with paid advertisements where cyber criminals profit from unsuspecting visitors. Creators of this trojan where shut down when they were caught and arrested about eight months ago.
Apple to Issue Update to Remove "MacDefender" Malware
Apple has posted a Knowledge Base article that addresses the recent MacDefender malware issue and also stated they will be addressing it with in the next few days with a software update. Apple describes "MacDefender" as a recent phishing scam that has targeted Mac users by redirecting them from legitimate websites to fake sites which tell them that their computer is infected with a virus. The user is then offered Mac Defender "anti-virus" software to solve the issue.