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Apple releases Mac Flashback Trojan Removal Tool

Deepanker Verma April 13, 2012 Security

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The infamous mac Trojan, Flashback which has already infected 700,000 is known as the biggest Mac threat till date. Some developers and antivirus companies released antivirus tool which can detect and remove Flashback infection from the system. Now, Apple has also released a tool that removes the FlashBack Trojan from th infected Mac computers.

Apple had been releasing Java updates through its Software Update feature. Apple had also been advising users to disable Java in their browser to better protect themselves from attack.

This new tool disable java applets on the system by default and can remove the Flashback Trojan from the infected Mac computers.

Apple has posted two different tools. One for OS X Lion users and other for Snow Leopard users. Tool released for Snow Leopard is not able to disable Java in the browser. That will still need to be done manually.

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About the Author: Deepanker Verma

Deepanker Verma is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of TechloMedia. He holds Engineering degree in Computer Science and has over 15 years of experience in the technology sector. Deepanker bridges the gap between complex engineering and consumer electronics. He is also a a known Security Researcher acknowledged by global giants including Apple, Microsoft, and eBay. He uses his technical background to rigorously test gadgets, focusing on performance, security, and long-term value.