{"id":160,"date":"2021-02-09T18:42:23","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T18:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iqcs.inlineprogramming.com\/?p=160"},"modified":"2021-09-27T22:33:03","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T22:33:03","slug":"malware-mac-infected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqcomputerservices.com\/blog\/malware-mac-infected\/","title":{"rendered":"Malware on Your Mac? How It Got Infected"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"e2jt0-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"e2jt0-0-0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"ejcrb-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"ejcrb-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ejcrb-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"75c4d-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"75c4d-0-0\">Is My Mac Infected?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"5n11d-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"5n11d-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5n11d-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"br9g5-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"br9g5-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"br9g5-0-0\">You know Mac is less likely to become infected with malware than a Microsoft Windows PC. Yet, macOS is not safe from malware.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\"><span data-offset-key=\"br9g5-1-0\"> Malware is\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"br9g5-1-1\">malicious software<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"br9g5-1-2\">, like viruses, trojan horses, and worms that hurt your computer<\/span><\/span><span data-offset-key=\"br9g5-2-0\">. Malware gets installed when you download from websites\u00a0and email, attachments. Third-party software is the most common way Mac becomes infected.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"1v849-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1v849-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1v849-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"cv4go-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"cv4go-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cv4go-0-0\">How Did My Mac Get Malware?<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"dofq3-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"dofq3-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dofq3-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"eapc3-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"eapc3-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"eapc3-0-0\">Some common ways for your Mac to become compromised include the following:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"3kbbd-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"3kbbd-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3kbbd-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"eqca4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"eqca4-0-0\">Java Browser Extension Enabled<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"2id71-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2id71-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2id71-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"a9n42-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"a9n42-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a9n42-0-0\">One way malware infects Mac is by installing Java as well as its browser extension. With this extension, you are able to run Java written software from within your browser. Keep in mind, this is not the same a JavaScript.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"1qt5b-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"1qt5b-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1qt5b-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"q7h7-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"q7h7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"q7h7-0-0\">The good news is, today\u2019s modern technology no longer uses websites that rely on Java browser plugin. Many browsers have already dropped the use of Java plugins. Disable in Apple\u2019s Safari browser. Head to <\/span><span data-offset-key=\"q7h7-0-1\">Preferences &gt; Security &gt; Plug-in Settings<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"q7h7-0-2\"> and uncheck the relevant boxes. It is safe to uninstall Java and its browser extension.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"dsqi3-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"dsqi3-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dsqi3-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9916e-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9916e-0-0\">Pirated Software Download<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"blmf5-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"blmf5-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"blmf5-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"9g5sl-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"9g5sl-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9g5sl-0-0\">Downloading pirated software is one of the easiest ways for your Mac to become infected. Due to Apple macOS being safe, the majority of individuals do not have a virus scanner on their Mac. But, whenever you install third-party software you open your Mac up to risks. Downloading pirated software is dangerous. Stay safe by buying software from legitimate sources or use free alternatives.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"7kne4-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7kne4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7kne4-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2633d-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2633d-0-0\">Unpatched Flash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"33h04-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"33h04-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"33h04-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"2rpb2-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"2rpb2-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2rpb2-0-0\">Adobe\u2019s Flash browser plugin has been the cause of many security issues. HTML5 which performs the same job as Flash has been becoming more obsolete.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"7b15a-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"7b15a-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7b15a-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"b8r6h-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"b8r6h-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"b8r6h-0-0\">Google Chrome has a patched Flash allowing it to run without harming your PC. It&#8217;s contained in a secure environment. Yet, if you are a Safari user, you can have the browser ask when running websites with Flash. Go to <\/span><span data-offset-key=\"b8r6h-0-1\">Preferences &gt; Security &gt;Plug-in<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"b8r6h-0-2\"> Settings to change.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"e46u2-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"e46u2-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"e46u2-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"cc2gb-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"cc2gb-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cc2gb-0-0\">Keep in mind, even the most updated version of Flash can pose a risk to your Mac. The best way to protect yourself is by disabling Flash in Safari. Select <\/span><span data-offset-key=\"cc2gb-0-1\">Preferences &gt; Security &gt;Plug-in<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"cc2gb-0-2\"> Settings and uncheck Flash.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"e79n7-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"e79n7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"e79n7-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"em2rt-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"em2rt-0-0\">Apple Security<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"aql2h-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"aql2h-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"aql2h-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"7r1tj\" data-offset-key=\"85knt-0-0\">\n<div class=\"public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr\" data-offset-key=\"85knt-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"85knt-0-0\">Mac infection third-party software is the most common way to put your Mac at risk. Apple is good with its security, but using security software protects your Mac.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Is My Mac Infected? \u00a0 You know Mac is less likely to become infected with malware than a Microsoft Windows PC. Yet, macOS is not safe from malware.\u00a0 Malware is\u00a0malicious software, like viruses, trojan horses, and worms that hurt your computer. Malware gets installed when you download from websites\u00a0and email, attachments. 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