Apple to update it’s software program to counter fake antivirus

When was the last time you updated antivirus software on your MAC OS X and thought that you’re virus free? Beware! At times, an antivirus can also be vulnerable if not verified of authentication. Apple came up and declared that a fake antivirus program has crept in and started creating ruckus.It will now be countered with a good software update to fix the issue. A malware called MacDefender led its way to Mac OS X users a few weeks ago. It’s also known as MacProtector and MacSecurity.A malicious program that can scare the day lights out of you, is mainly intended to crack a victim’s credit card information. Once the program gets installed on the Mac OS X, it establishes a gateway to the most critical data.

Apple is quick on it’s workflow to deliver a Mac OS X software update as soon as possible which will remove all the Mac Defender programs and it’s allies. Apple posted on the support page; stating, “The updated version will also intimate users ( as a warning) about any suspected malware intended to download by the users”.

All the necessary instructions in keeping MacDefender malware at bay are also clearly mentioned in the Apple website. Reports say, that there are as much as 60,000-1,20,000 Mac OS X users complaining about the attack by MacDefender. Watch out for any instances of MacDefender malware on your Mac OS X ,the time is now !- Bhanu Teja Kurucheti for YourStory