Malware Attack Mac OS X Users, Here is some Advice

Kaspersky released the threat of malicious programs (malware) that attacks the Mac OS X. Users active malware in the internet to find Mac OS X at least 10 times a year.

United States and Germany have the most attacks in 2013-2014 the number reached 66,000 attacks detection in both countries.

Malware Mac OS X is the most prominent Callme backdoor. This malware gives access to the system for cyber criminals and, as an additional function, steal contact owner - most likely as a source to a target next victim.

Laoshu malware has the ability to take pictures of the screen every minute. Malware authors who are preparing for distributing malware through the AppStore. The function of Laoshu

While Ventir tersembuyi provide remote control functions and can lock the keypad. In this collection there is also a Kaspersky Lab Phone spy, the first file encryptor for OS X and the first Bitcoin thieves malware for OS X.

Eugene Kaspersky, Chairman and CEO of Kaspersky Lab, said that currently hundreds of new malicious programs for Mac devices annually.

"In addition, Mac OS X never became the focus of news spy operations such as The Mask / Careto and Icefog," said Eugene, Monday (10/06/2014).

Kaspersky Lab data, users in the United States and Germany have the most attacks in 2013-2014 the number reached 66,000 attacks detection in both countries. Then followed by Canada, Spain, Italy and Australia are experiencing number as many as 7,700 attack detection.

Here at Mac Security Tips: 

- Create a non-admin account for daily activities.
- Use a web browser that contains a sandbox and has a strong track record in fixing security issues,
- Uninstall stand-alone Flash-Player
- Remove installation of Java from your system.
- Run "Software Update" and promptly update the system when the renewal is available.
- Use the password settings to help address the phishing attack.
- Turn off IPv6, AirPort and Bluetooth when not needed.
- Enable passwords for any occasion
- Update the latest version of Adobe Reader.
- Install a good security solution.