UnNaMeD__ Honorable Feb 16, 2013 29 0 10,540 Mar 16, 2014 #1 Hi I don't own any Mac but I love to have information regarding computers. Any virus/Trojan/malware etc that affect windows could also affect Mac OS? Thanks.
Hi I don't own any Mac but I love to have information regarding computers. Any virus/Trojan/malware etc that affect windows could also affect Mac OS? Thanks.
Solution Someone Somewhere Mar 16, 2014 Depends. Malware designed specifically for Windows won't, but malware targeted for stuff like Java, Chrome, or other cross-platform software will.
Depends. Malware designed specifically for Windows won't, but malware targeted for stuff like Java, Chrome, or other cross-platform software will.
USAFRet Titan Moderator Mar 16, 2013 170,969 17,617 184,590 Mar 16, 2014 #2 "Cross-platform Trojan attacks Windows, Intel Macs, Linux" http://www.zdnet.com/cross-platform-trojan-attacks-windows-intel-macs-linux-7000000872/ Upvote 0 Downvote
"Cross-platform Trojan attacks Windows, Intel Macs, Linux" http://www.zdnet.com/cross-platform-trojan-attacks-windows-intel-macs-linux-7000000872/
Someone Somewhere Titan Sep 23, 2012 22,291 8 84,965 Mar 16, 2014 Solution #3 Depends. Malware designed specifically for Windows won't, but malware targeted for stuff like Java, Chrome, or other cross-platform software will. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Depends. Malware designed specifically for Windows won't, but malware targeted for stuff like Java, Chrome, or other cross-platform software will.
UnNaMeD__ Honorable Feb 16, 2013 29 0 10,540 Mar 16, 2014 #4 USAFRet : "Cross-platform Trojan attacks Windows, Intel Macs, Linux" http://www.zdnet.com/cross-platform-trojan-attacks-windows-intel-macs-linux-7000000872/ Nice info! ty Upvote 0 Downvote
USAFRet : "Cross-platform Trojan attacks Windows, Intel Macs, Linux" http://www.zdnet.com/cross-platform-trojan-attacks-windows-intel-macs-linux-7000000872/ Nice info! ty
UnNaMeD__ Honorable Feb 16, 2013 29 0 10,540 Mar 16, 2014 #5 Someone Somewhere : Depends. Malware designed specifically for Windows won't, but malware targeted for stuff like Java, Chrome, or other cross-platform software will. And what about some scripts that run as process? And some script viruses like "Auto IT scripts" that I'm facing: Upvote 0 Downvote
Someone Somewhere : Depends. Malware designed specifically for Windows won't, but malware targeted for stuff like Java, Chrome, or other cross-platform software will. And what about some scripts that run as process? And some script viruses like "Auto IT scripts" that I'm facing:
USAFRet Titan Moderator Mar 16, 2013 170,969 17,617 184,590 Mar 16, 2014 #6 The best antivirus exists between your ears. Don't download from, or visit, dodgy sites, and you'll have far less chance of an infection. Upvote 0 Downvote
The best antivirus exists between your ears. Don't download from, or visit, dodgy sites, and you'll have far less chance of an infection.