Now that Apple has released an update to OS X Leopard (10.5) for the Flashback Malware, I highly suggest that you update your 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 to the latest versions.
This malware is not terrible, but it is best to have it removed from your system if you have it.
Here are a few tips for your brand new OS
Mac OS X Lion (10.7) is going to be released soon. Are you ready? If not, I suggest you wait for 10.7.1 to be released. Let others find the bugs and issues. In the meantime, make a list of your printers and other peripherals, then research their Lion compatibility before upgrading.
Another great resource to help prepare you for Lion is Macworld’s Article on Getting Ready for Lion. Be sure to check it out before considering upgrading to Lion.
Whatever you do, create a full clone backup of your hard drive before installing Lion. This will allow you to revert to a known working system should something go awry.
Check software update and install it now. This update will remove Mac Defender and keep it from being installed on your system.
In case you have missed it, there is some malware for the Mac running around called Mac Defender.
If you use Safari, please go to your Safari preferences, General section, and uncheck “open safe files.”
If you think you have the Mac Defender malware on your Mac, or are curious about what it is, please see this document:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4650
Thanks to Rory Bowman at AppleVan for alerting the group to this weeks ago.
Today the PMUG Tuesday Clinic will be at the Village Inn Restaurant, 1621 NE 10th, Portland. Come by with your questions 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
Would you like to learn more about your Macintosh computer? MacCamp is coming up soon (April 15-17), and there are still spaces available. In addition to the classes that we are offering this time, you can also ask questions on other topics.
Go to the MacCamp page for details on classes and how to sign up.
The PMUG Clinic will be at The Mac Store in Beaverton (3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd #20). Bring your questions; We are there from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
Today the PMUG Tuesday Clinic will be at the Village Inn Restaurant, 1621 NE 10th, Portland. Come by with your Macintosh questions 6:00pm to 7:30pm
