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Summary: Security Researchers at Intego have spotted new variants of the Flashback Mac OS X Trojan. The Trojan will attempt to steal user names and passwords if successfully installed. Details: According to Intego’s blog, there are three methods in which a Mac can be infected. How this malware infects Macs “This new variant of the Flashback Trojan horse [...]

“FREE TRIAL OFFER” New scam website claims to offer a free $500.00 voucher good at Groupon or LivingSocial. The scam gets an individual to provide personal information that will be shared with their marketing partners. Learn more about the scam at http://research.zscaler.com/2012/02/groupon-scam-site.html Follow @CofC_InfoSec

Google has taken some needed action to address the increasing number of malicious applications in the Android market place. Learn More: http://www.droid-life.com/2012/02/02/google-introduces-bouncer-security-service-for-android/  

If you are an Amazon user, you should be aware of emails claiming to be from Amazon, but they are not. There is a new phishing attack that criminals are using to dupe users into giving away their full name and credit card information. Learn More http://www.scmagazineus.com/amazon-users-targeted-with-new-phishing-attack/article/218150/               Examples images above are from: http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com   [...]

Apple has released QuickTime 7.7 to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition. Learn More: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4826

Apple has released Security Update 2011-003. The Security Update (1.) added MacDefender malware definition to the File Quarantine application (2.) automatically updates the known malware definitions and finally (3.) will remove the MacDefender malware if detected. LEARN MORE: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4657 Never Share or Give Someone Your PASSWORD

The Lookout blog is reporting that Malware has made its way back into the Google Android Market. The blog identifies the threats, applications affected, and how to protect your device from getting infected! http://blog.mylookout.com/2011/05/security-alert-droiddreamlight-new-malware-from-the-developers-of-droiddream/ Never Share or Give Someone Your PASSWORD

On the heels of Information Security’s blog post and alert to the College Community on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 | Alert2011-1. Apple has released a security advisory concerning Mac fake anti-virus software. The Mac fake anti-virus software known to be in circulation are named MacDefender, MacProtector, and MacSecurity. The software’s target is attaining your credit [...]