by Tom Piper
“The iBotnet, a ‘Trojan horse’ program, has appeared in pirated copies of Apple's productivity suite iWork '09 that circulate on peer-to-peer file-sharing networks,” the New York-based Post Chronicle reported. Since only a few thousand Macs were infected with iBotnet, we probably have little to worry about now, but this could be a sign of many more to come since hackers are testing Apple’s security parameters more and more. How do we defend ourselves against such impending attacks, or even current “Spyware”?
I’ve started using a new program from SecureMac called “MacScan”, and am very pleased with the results. My program runs automatically everyday at noon (you set the schedule), and immediately let’s me know what it finds that might be troublesome (see some recent results below):
Using advanced detection methods, MacScan detects, isolates and removes the program which could allow your privacy to be violated. Anti-virus software does not commonly protect you from spyware. Many spyware programs used by hackers to gain remote access to your computer, often goes undetected. Keystroke loggers have been undetected for years. MacScan by SecureMac — Leader in Macintosh information security — is designed specifically to detect and eradicate the threat to your Macintosh. MacScan protects your Mac from security risks like no other program can, filling the missing gap of security protection for the Macintosh.
MacScan detects, isolates, and removes as well as notifies you of any spyware applications that may be active. MacScan also audits and protects your system from remote administrative programs that may have inadvertently been left on or installed (see below).
And, yes, SecureMac even provided an “iServices Trojan Removal Tool.app” to check my computer for an iBotnet presence (there wasn’t one), and eradicate it if necessary. I also like the idea that SecureMac’s website keeps track and reports all known incidents of possible security threats to the Mac. It’s good to know that someone is looking out for our welfare, and even has a current discount (see below) for Apple user group members.
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MacScan Protection: 20% Off
MacScan from SecureMac quickly detects, isolates and removes spyware from Macintosh computers using both real-time spyware definition updating and unique detection methods. It also includes Internet clutter cleanup with blacklisted tracking cookie detection and removal. Since 1999, SecureMac.com has been at the forefront of Macintosh system security. The site also operates as a clearinghouse for news, reviews and discussion of Apple computer security issues.
Regularly available for $29.99 (US), this special user group is discount 20% off. Try before you buy with free trial.
Review and purchase: http://macscan.securemac.com/
This worldwide offer is valid through October 31, 2009.
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