How to Avoid the Most Popular Mac Malware, 'Shlayer'

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According to a recent Kaspersky investigation, the “Shlayer” malware—which deploys an “Any Search” bar on a victim’s computer through fake Adobe Flash updates, of all things—is the most popular Mac malware. Ars Technica has a detailed breakdown of the investigation that is worth a read, but you should know the easy way to keep your Mac safe from Shlayer (and a host of other malware, too).
To read the entire article, please click on the source link above.
According to a recent Kaspersky investigation, the “Shlayer” malware—which deploys an “Any Search” bar on a victim’s computer through fake Adobe Flash updates, of all things—is the most popular Mac malware. Ars Technica has a detailed breakdown of the investigation that is worth a read, but you should know the easy way to keep your Mac safe from Shlayer (and a host of other malware, too).
To read the entire article, please click on the source link above.
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