Ron's Links

Videos:

1. Apple works to control Mac virus: http://www2.alabamas13.com/news/2011/jun/04/apple-works-control-mac-virus-ar-1924822/

2. Protecting against Mac Defender: http://blip.tv/macmost-video-podcast/mac-defender-trojan-macmost-now-555-5174506

3. How to remove Mac Defender Virus: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hf9AlvbH0Y

4. How Mac Defender installs itself on your computer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVMNYYzuWsg

5. Free Anti-Virus software:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0X1aiEEF5I

Articles:

1. How to avoid or remove Mac Defender malware (Apple):
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4650

2. Mac OS X Snow Leopard and malware detection (Apple):
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4651

3. Apple Mac Security Update 2011-003 (Apple/Snow Leopard): http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1387

4. Mac Virus and Malware Information Center:
http://macmost.com/virus-and-malware

5. Mac Security – Anti-Virus Software:
http://www.macworld.com/article/135900/2008/10/antivirus.html

6. Mac Virus and Malware Information Center:

http://macmost.com/virus-and-malware

7. Mac Defender Malware: A Survival Guide For OS X Users:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/228633/mac_defender_malware_a_survival_guide_for_os_x_users.html

8. Mac Defender Malware Circulating through Facebook:
http://www.spamfighter.com/News-16260-Mac-Defender-Malware-Circulating- through-Facebook.htm

Anti-Virus/Malware Software for the Mac:

1. Top 10 Best Mac Security Antivirus Software Reviewed:
http://mac-antivirus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/

2. Best Antivirus for Mac? The Best Free & Paid AV Software for Macs:
http://www.antivirusmac.com/best-antivirus-for-mac/117

3. Antivirus Software on your Mac — Yes or No?
http://gigaom.com/apple/antivirus-software-on-your-mac-yes-or-no/

Jerry's Links

1. Put this URL into your browser to find what version of Flash Player you currently have
http://www.adobe.com/software/flash/about/

2. This is where you get the latest Flash Player version
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

3. Apple's Knowledge Base about how to avoid or remove Mac Defender malware
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4650

4. Report of bug in the Preferences Security Pane
http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/19580694/992851723/name/System+Preferences+Security+Pane.pdf

5. How to protect your Mac from recent malware / List of reputable malware scanners
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20063683-263.html?tag=mncol;txt

6. Good, but long explanation of malware problem/MAC Defender Rogue Anti-Virus Analysis and Removal
http://www.securemac.com/MAC-Defender-Rouge-Anti-Virus-Analysis-Removal.php

7. MacDefender evolves / New names
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20068726-263.html?tag=mncol;title

8. Instructions for identifying and removing Mac Shield (new variation of MacDefender)
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-mac-shield

9. New MacDefender malware discovered for OS X / Prevention and removal
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20058847-263.html

10. See examples of how you can create You-Friendly passwords
https://www.grc.com/haystack.htm

11. To listen to a Podcast which discusses creating good password that can also be remembered
http://www.grc.com/securitynow.htm

12. Safe Download Version Adds Manual Definitions Update
http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/safe_download_version_adds_manual_definitions_update/