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Apple releases Security Update to remove Mac Defender malware

Apple releases Security Update to remove Mac Defender malware

Brian May 31, 2011 0

Apple has just released Security Update 2011-003 via Software Update which will automatically remove the Mac Defender malware if found. The support document states the following: Security Update 2011-003 File

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‘Mac Defender” malware variant going by ‘Mac Guard’, no longer requires password to infect Mac

‘Mac Defender” malware variant going by ‘Mac Guard’, no longer requires password to infect Mac

Brian May 25, 2011 2

The infamous ‘Mac Defender’ malware is already morphing and becoming more complex as new variants no longer require a administrator password for installation. The malware now downloads as “avSetup.pkg” and

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