Apple to Issue MacOS Update to Combat Malware

Apple says it will issue a software update in coming days for Macs to combat a recent surge of malware attacks. I reported on these attacks a few weeks ago.

When using a Web browser, the phishing scheme redirects users to fake websites and claims their computer has a virus. Apple's response to the latest malware attacks, shows that the threat to MacOS devices is serious, and that Macs may not be as secure as many previously believed.

It's still a good reminder that any web browsing should be done through a secure web gateway or web proxy, since many operating systems (especially ones like MacOS, smartphone OS, and tablet OS) may not yet have good anti-malware options.