Are you wondering if your Apple Mac computer can get a virus? The answer is yes.
For a very long time Apple boasted to the world that its Mac computers and OS X operating systems did not have the same problem of Windows Viruses. However in 2012 Apple changed guarantee following statement follow a global attack known as the Flashback Trojan Attack on Apple computers. Since then, Apple has removed “doesn’t get PC viruses” quote from its website instead saying that Macs are now designed to be safe. This move opens a whole number of questions about just how many Macs have viruses that their uses know nothing about. Today we will explore this issue in further detail and learn what you should do if you believe your OS X system has a virus.
Does my Mac have a virus?
The first thing we should make clear is that while we now know Macs can get viruses, there is still less of a chance your Mac Book Pro or Mac Book Air suffering from Malware than a Windows based PC. Viruses work by attaching themselves into a software’s code so the virus becomes part of the system. It is more difficult to create a virus in a Mac because of the UNIX based architecture behind OSX. Also because Apple Mac’s market share and user percentage around the world is small (single digits) compared to Windows based PCs there has been less viruses targeted at Mac users. But that doesn’t mean that your Mac is immune to viruses.
There are several signs that could indicate your Mac has a virus. These include:
- JavaScript constantly running – If you seem to have constant Java plugin sessions running then you may have a virus. Look out for unknown recently visited Russian URLs in Safari as an indicator. If you have previously disabled JavaScript in Safari but now it is running, then it likely you’re Mac could have been infected via a malicious website.
- Adobe Flash auto installed – If your Mac was bought in 2011 or later then it should not have Adobe Flash installed after Apple’s decision to encourage developers to use HTML5. If you don’t remember installing Flash separately, then there is a good chance you may have been infected by the Flashback Trojan Attack or a similar malware variant.
How to remove Mac Virus or Trojan?
A malware Trojan removal tool for Macs such as those found on Norton’s anti-virus website may be able to help. If you are worried you can also call remote computer repair support who can help you remove the malware Trojan for you. Remember that once you have cleaned your Apple Mac computer you may wish to consider installing an Anti-Virus solution for Macs such as the popular avast! Or Sophos for Macs. A final tip – always stay safe on foreign websites and be careful opening attachments from strangers to ensure you keep your Mac computer protected.
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