MacLife: How to Protect Your Mac from Java-based Malware

04/04/2012
by Cory Bohon

Apple malware: it's everywhere you don't want it to be, like in your computer. Or your browser. Malware usually has something to do with Java and Java applet-based applications. This week's latest Apple malware scare is no different. Over the past few days, there have been numerous reports about the Flashback.K, Flashback.K, a Mac trojan that exploits a critical Java vulnerability.

A trojan is a piece of malware that pretends to be a trusted piece of software to get you to click and install it. In this case, Flashback.K pretends to be an official Adobe Flash Player updater, and exploits a vulnerability in Java called CVE-2012-0507.

Luckily, there are a few ways to protect yourself and your Mac from getting this piece of Java malware installed on your system. Continue reading to learn how.

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