MacScan 2.3 Anti-Spyware for Mac OS X Released

[macsec@securemac.com]

SecureMac releases MacScan 2.3 Anti-Spyware for Mac OS X

January 19, 2006 - Las Vegas, Nevada - SecureMac is pleased to announce
the release of MacScan 2.3, the latest version of the company's
industry leading anti-spyware package for Macintosh computers.

SecureMac listens to its customers, and adds the features they request
to provide them with added peace of mind. Version 2.3 adds a
blacklisted cookie scanner. This feature maintains a list of known
tracking cookies, and when run, removes them from web browsers in which
they are found. Version 2.3 also adds file cleaning support for
additional browsers.

The MacScan team has begun to localize the software for languages other
than English. As of version 2.3, MacScan comes with US English and
Korean localizations.

Upgrades from previous versions of MacScan 2 are free, and can be
obtained by either selecting "Upgrade MacScan" under the "MacScan"
menu, or downloading the demo version from
<http://macscan.securemac.com> and entering your serial number.

The demo can be registered for $24.95 using Paypal or credit card,
either through the built-in registration system, or via the MacScan
webstore at <http://macscan.securemac.com>.

About MacScan
MacScan quickly detects, isolates and removes spyware from Macintosh
computers using both real-time spyware definition updating and unique
detection methods. The software also manages internet-related clutter
on your computer. It is designed for Mac OS X version 10.2.4 and later.

For more information, or to download a demo version of MacScan, visit
<http://macscan.securemac.com>.

About SecureMac
Since 1999, SecureMac.com has been at the forefront of Macintosh system
security. The site not only features complete Macintosh Anti-Spyware
and Antivirus solutions, but also operates as a clearinghouse for news,
reviews and discussion of Apple computer security issues. Users from
novice to the most advanced will find useful information at SecureMac
that is designed to make their computer experience trouble free.

For more information about SecureMac, visit <http://www.securemac.com>.

[Andy Walker]

macsec@securemac.com wrote:

>SecureMac listens to its customers, and adds the features they request
>to provide them with added peace of mind.

What?! You mean there are actually *some* Mac users that believe that
Mac OS has vulnerabilities???? I never thought I'd see the day...

I would like to be one of the first to welcome those newly enlightened
Mac users to the real world.

[Ron Lopshire]

Andy Walker wrote:

> macsec@securemac.com wrote:
>
>>SecureMac listens to its customers, and adds the features they request
>>to provide them with added peace of mind.
>
> What?! You mean there are actually *some* Mac users that believe that
> Mac OS has vulnerabilities???? I never thought I'd see the day...
>
> I would like to be one of the first to welcome those newly enlightened
> Mac users to the real world.

Yeah, they have felt left out of all of the fun. [g]

Malware Evolution: MacOS X Vulnerabilities 2005 - 2006

http://www.viruslist.com/en/analysis?pubid=191968025

Quote: "Whether the proof of concept code covered in this article will
be used for financial gain in the near future remains to be seen.
History, however, shows that once vulnerabilties are identified,
malware writers are never far behind."

Prophetic, indeed.

Ron

[shplink]

Ron Lopshire wrote:
> Andy Walker wrote:
>
>> macsec@securemac.com wrote:
>>
>>> SecureMac listens to its customers, and adds the features they request
>>> to provide them with added peace of mind.
>>
>>
>> What?! You mean there are actually *some* Mac users that believe that
>> Mac OS has vulnerabilities???? I never thought I'd see the day...
>>
>> I would like to be one of the first to welcome those newly enlightened
>> Mac users to the real world.
>
>
> Yeah, they have felt left out of all of the fun. [g]
>
> Malware Evolution: MacOS X Vulnerabilities 2005 - 2006
>
> http://www.viruslist.com/en/analysis?pubid=191968025
>
> Quote: "Whether the proof of concept code covered in this article will
> be used for financial gain in the near future remains to be seen.
> History, however, shows that once vulnerabilties are identified, malware
> writers are never far behind."
>
> Prophetic, indeed.
>
> Ron

"malware writers are never far behind."
Let me know when they catch up.
;-)
I feel pretty confident with the native OS X firewall and Privoxy on my
Firefox. The sky has fallen repeatedly the last couple of years, and it
was going to be just a matter of time before OS X users joined WinFolk
in straits of spyware-induced cyberdesperation.

Big yawn, then and now.

Every OS has its ups and downs. OS X has only had proof-of-concept
vulnerabilities. Potential holes are plugged in fast. And OS X has been
out for ... how long?

It's an old debate and it's been discussed here before, including the
rhetorical question "why should anyone bother writing malware for OS X
since such a small minority use Apples?"

A poster here some time ago said something to the effect of "Mac users
just can't keep quiet about a good thing" - so I better shut up! At any
rate, I always have my Debian, if the sky *does* fall. (Now if I could
only figure out this wi-fi thingiemabob on a laptop, with Sarge....)


--
the alt.privacy.spyware FAQ:
http://shplink.com/misc/FAQ.htm

[BJ Honeycut]

On Fri 19 Jan 2007 08:39:48a, shplink <shplink@removeme.shplink.com>
took the time to tell us all in
news:XeGdnYzQH5e4Vy3YnZ2dnUVZ_veinZ2d@bresnan.com:

> Ron Lopshire wrote:
>> Andy Walker wrote:
>>
>>> macsec@securemac.com wrote:
>>>
>>>> SecureMac listens to its customers, and adds the features they
>>>> request to provide them with added peace of mind.
>>>
>>>
>>> What?! You mean there are actually *some* Mac users that believe
>>> that Mac OS has vulnerabilities???? I never thought I'd see the
>>> day...
>>>
>>> I would like to be one of the first to welcome those newly
>>> enlightened Mac users to the real world.
>>
>>
>> Yeah, they have felt left out of all of the fun. [g]
>>
>> Malware Evolution: MacOS X Vulnerabilities 2005 - 2006
>>
>> http://www.viruslist.com/en/analysis?pubid=191968025
>>
>> Quote: "Whether the proof of concept code covered in this article
>> will be used for financial gain in the near future remains to be
>> seen. History, however, shows that once vulnerabilties are
>> identified, malware writers are never far behind."
>>
>> Prophetic, indeed.
>>
>> Ron
>
> "malware writers are never far behind."
> Let me know when they catch up.
> ;-)
> I feel pretty confident with the native OS X firewall and Privoxy on
> my Firefox. The sky has fallen repeatedly the last couple of years,
> and it was going to be just a matter of time before OS X users joined
> WinFolk in straits of spyware-induced cyberdesperation.
>
> Big yawn, then and now.
>
> Every OS has its ups and downs. OS X has only had proof-of-concept
> vulnerabilities. Potential holes are plugged in fast. And OS X has
> been out for ... how long?
>
> It's an old debate and it's been discussed here before, including the
> rhetorical question "why should anyone bother writing malware for OS X
> since such a small minority use Apples?"
>
> A poster here some time ago said something to the effect of "Mac users
> just can't keep quiet about a good thing" - so I better shut up! At
> any rate, I always have my Debian, if the sky *does* fall. (Now if I
> could only figure out this wi-fi thingiemabob on a laptop, with
> Sarge....)
>
>

HEEHAW I studied a few bugs designed for your OS predecessor, and I think
the only reason you should not be worried is the massive thinktanks on this
problem.

--
"Time will bring to light whatever is hidden;
it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor."
Horace (65 - 8 BC); Roman poet.

Mike

[Andy Walker]

Ron Lopshire wrote:

>Malware Evolution: MacOS X Vulnerabilities 2005 - 2006
>
> http://www.viruslist.com/en/analysis?pubid=191968025
>
>Quote: "Whether the proof of concept code covered in this article will
>be used for financial gain in the near future remains to be seen.
>History, however, shows that once vulnerabilties are identified,
>malware writers are never far behind."
>
>Prophetic, indeed.

As the article suggests, the 'critical mass' has been reached and
malware is targeting the Mac in ever increasing numbers. In the past,
the Mac was only targeted in limited attacks, but those attacks were
VERY profitable for the attackers due to the big money in corporate
espionage. Since there is such a large proportion of marketing
departments that use the Mac, and Mac users were so oblivious to the
concepts of computer security - they thought they were immune -
targeted attacks were very successful in relieving companies of
corporate secretes. The average Mac user was not worth the trouble,
but the big wigs are easy money.