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Wirelurker

There is a new virus / trojan threat that has recently emerged that affects Apple Mac OSX and iOS devices. Taking a couple of simple precautions will ensure that you don’t have any problems. Read more below:

WireLurker: A New Era in OS X and iOS Malware
WireLurker, Masque Attack malware only a threat for users who disable Apple’s iOS, OS X security
Apple Has Shut Down The ‘WireLurker’ Malware Attacking iPads and iPhones

Now, many people who run Macs think they are immune to viruses and trojans. While not as vulnerable as Windows systems, this is certainly not the case. There is an excellent article on Tom’s Hardware that reviews the anti-virus software options available for Macs.

Best Mac Antivirus Software 2014