There are all kinds of malware going around today, such as Trojan horses, spyware, browser hijacks, ransomware and others, but are there any true viruses still around (i.e. code that embeds itself in other programs and runs when the program runs)?
A lot of people don’t or didn’t believe Macs could get viruses. Heck, I was cleaning viruses off them at my university back in the late ’80’s NvirA and NvirB were the most common, but there were others.
Imagine almost 3 years ago
To be beaten by an iFruit. Oh, the shame.
Templo S.U.D. almost 3 years ago
better luck next time, Jason
Jason Allen almost 3 years ago
Ah, the good ol’ days before root kits and web based malware scripts.
mourdac Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I have a virus called the Big Sur upgrade to my Mac’s OS, it’s hosed my MacBook. Working with Apple support to fix the issue.
Purple People Eater almost 3 years ago
There are all kinds of malware going around today, such as Trojan horses, spyware, browser hijacks, ransomware and others, but are there any true viruses still around (i.e. code that embeds itself in other programs and runs when the program runs)?
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 2 years ago
Another episode of Jason vs. The iFruit.
Larrycleve over 2 years ago
What does PBBSPT mean? I couldn’t find it in Google. I’m sure it’s something obvious.
Sanspareil over 2 years ago
My wife and I have had several ransom ware attacks, where we can’t do anything until we contact the attackers.
they won’t let us do anything or so they claim!
Using task manager to disable their window and then re-booting works like a charm!
Ray Helvy Premium Member over 2 years ago
A lot of people don’t or didn’t believe Macs could get viruses. Heck, I was cleaning viruses off them at my university back in the late ’80’s NvirA and NvirB were the most common, but there were others.