Apple Releases Flashback Malware Fix

Apple has released a security update today that removes the "most common variants of the Flashback malware." The Java for OS X 2012-003 update is available for OS X Lion and OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard).

All users are encouraged to update through the Software Update app in the Apple Menu.

Apple Developing Software to Address Flashback Malware

Apple has posted a support article about the Flashback malware, saying they are developing software to detect and fix it. No specific release date for the software has been given.

Here's what you can do while the fix is being developed:

• For OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) and 10.7 (Lion), download the latest Java updates from Apple Software Updates (click Software Update... from the Apple Menu).
• For OS X 10.5 and below, disable Java in your web browser's preferences.

An unofficial app to check and remove the malware is here: Kaspersky Labs Flashfake Removal Tool. 

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