[Noseyears]

Are you guys aware of this?

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57409619-83/more-than-600000-macs-infected-with-flashback-botnet/

[kgturner]

but, but, i thought macs couldn't get viruses. 

[wilsynet]

You should definitely update your Mac with latest patch.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57410389-37/fighting-flashback-apple-issues-second-mac-update/

[kingdeezie]

Thanks for posting this, I just checked both of my MACs and they were clear.

Upgraded as well. 

[Noseyears]

but, but, i thought macs couldn't get viruses. 

Yeah, i thought the same.

Since there is a good number of mac users, we can't think the same forever. Virus creators can take advantage of computers with no protection.

[cujobob]

If you just make sure you're aware of what you're installing in your computer, you can't really be harmed on a Mac. You have to actually install this stuff.

[planet10]

This virus exploited a hole in java to install itself. One had to visit specific sites, with java turned on in the browser (and maybe browser specific. Apple 1st issued a patch, and now an eradicator.

Intial estimates of those affected was revised downward to <300k.

We mac users need to be wary.

dave

[Bemopti123]

For the first time, I download the free Sophos mac antivirus.  Conducted a sweep....it is clear.  As long as your mac is well patched and has the latest OS...it should be good to go.  In consideration, a Mac is still much less likely to get hit with anything terrible vs a Windows OSed machine, so, 1 botnet, next.  This was just a matter of time. 

[JerryM]

This guy did it. Just a heads up.