Macintosh Viruses and Mac Virus Resources
From Mary Landesman, your guide to Antivirus Software, resources for Macintosh users. Macs aren't immune to viruses, but they are very rare. Learn which viruses infect Macintoshes and what solutions are available to defend against them.
Mac OS X Virus: Inqtana.A Worm
OSX/Inqtana.A is a Java-based worm that exploits the directory traversal vulnerability in the Bluetooth file and object exchange services in Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger).
OSX/Inqtana.A is a Java-based worm that exploits the directory traversal vulnerability in the Bluetooth file and object exchange services in Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger).
Leap.A aka Oompa-Loompa virus
The Leap.A (aka Oompa-Loompa) infects applications in Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) running on PowerPC processors.
The Leap.A (aka Oompa-Loompa) infects applications in Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) running on PowerPC processors.
Mac OS X flaws
Multiple vulnerabilities found in Mac OS X Panther.
Multiple vulnerabilities found in Mac OS X Panther.
Macintosh Viruses
Virus descriptions of some Macintosh viruses and discovered in the past.
Virus descriptions of some Macintosh viruses and discovered in the past.
Macintosh Antivirus Reviews
Antivirus protection for the Macintosh is in limited supply. Thankfully, so are the viruses affecting the Mac platform. This review provides a quick snapshot of available protection.
Antivirus protection for the Macintosh is in limited supply. Thankfully, so are the viruses affecting the Mac platform. This review provides a quick snapshot of available protection.
Focus on Macs
The About.com Focus on Macs site offers timely news, tips, and information dedicated to the Macintosh, and provides a forum for Macintosh users in need of advice or assistance.
The About.com Focus on Macs site offers timely news, tips, and information dedicated to the Macintosh, and provides a forum for Macintosh users in need of advice or assistance.
Viruses and the Macintosh FAQ
The original FAQ's first written by David Harley with the assistance of Susan Lesch. A must read for anyone with a serious interest in Macintosh viruses.
The original FAQ's first written by David Harley with the assistance of Susan Lesch. A must read for anyone with a serious interest in Macintosh viruses.
Agax Freeware
John Dalgliesh develops and provides Agax expandable protection for the Macintosh free of charge.
John Dalgliesh develops and provides Agax expandable protection for the Macintosh free of charge.
HyperCard Virus Compendium
A current and comprehensive listing of viruses affecting HyperCard stacks.
A current and comprehensive listing of viruses affecting HyperCard stacks.
Intego Security Products
Provides a full range of security products for Mac users, including antivirus, firewall, backup, and hard disk protection. For Mac OS 8, 9, and X.
Provides a full range of security products for Mac users, including antivirus, firewall, backup, and hard disk protection. For Mac OS 8, 9, and X.
Macintosh Virus Lists
A partial list of viruses affecting Macintosh computers. By Kaspersky Labs.
A partial list of viruses affecting Macintosh computers. By Kaspersky Labs.
MacInTouch
A reference site for Macintosh users, including virus information and posted discussions.
A reference site for Macintosh users, including virus information and posted discussions.
Mac.Simpson Virus
A mass-mailing email worm affecting only Macintosh OS9.0 and above, Mac.Simpson directs users to an online archive of The Simpsons episodes.
A mass-mailing email worm affecting only Macintosh OS9.0 and above, Mac.Simpson directs users to an online archive of The Simpsons episodes.
Melissa.W
Possibly arriving in the attachment, Anniv.doc, Melissa.W can only be detected by antivirus software supporting Macintosh Office 2001.
Possibly arriving in the attachment, Anniv.doc, Melissa.W can only be detected by antivirus software supporting Macintosh Office 2001.
Norton AntiVirus for Macintosh
Supporting Mac OS 8.1 or higher, NAV for Macintosh features transparent realtime scanning, including email and Internet downloads, as well as scheduled and on-demand scans.
Supporting Mac OS 8.1 or higher, NAV for Macintosh features transparent realtime scanning, including email and Internet downloads, as well as scheduled and on-demand scans.
Norton Internet Security for Macintosh
Suite includes Norton AntiVirus, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, and Aladdin iClean™ removes unneeded Internet clutter. For Mac OS 8, 9, and X or higher.
Suite includes Norton AntiVirus, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, and Aladdin iClean™ removes unneeded Internet clutter. For Mac OS 8, 9, and X or higher.
Sophos Anti-Virus for Macintosh
Sophos Anti-Virus for Macintosh checks local hard disks, floppy disks and networks for the presence of Macintosh, macro and non-Macintosh viruses. It operates in on-access and on-demand modes. For OS X 10.2 and above.
Sophos Anti-Virus for Macintosh checks local hard disks, floppy disks and networks for the presence of Macintosh, macro and non-Macintosh viruses. It operates in on-access and on-demand modes. For OS X 10.2 and above.
Virex
Virex features Universal Scan-At-Download to scan Zip archives, files compressed by StuffIt Deluxe, Compact Pro and more, as well as email attachment and drag-and-drop scanning. For OS X, version 10.0.3 and above.
Virex features Universal Scan-At-Download to scan Zip archives, files compressed by StuffIt Deluxe, Compact Pro and more, as well as email attachment and drag-and-drop scanning. For OS X, version 10.0.3 and above.