Macs - Take Note: MacDefender Malware Now Calls Itself Mac Shield

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By Jack Loftus Jun 4, 2011 5:00 PM

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Take Note: MacDefender Malware Now Calls Itself Mac Shield

Take Note: MacDefender Malware Now Calls Itself Mac Shield New name, same headache. The MacDefender malware we've told you about in the past has morphed into a similarly fake anti-virus application that is still attempting to trick unsuspecting users into a download. Be wary, but don't panic. [MSNBC]

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