Tech Web Reader - Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Adware & Malware
Two new pieces of malware affecting Mac OS X appeared this week, a Trojan horse and a hacker tool for creating backdoors.

Mac Os X targeted by Trojan and backdoor tool
"It is a downloader, and it contacts a remote server to download the files it installs," Intego said in an advisory .

Kingston 64GB DataTraveler 150 Now Shipping
Kingston has started shipping their 64GB DataTraveler 150 USB Flash drive. The flash drive is fully compatible with Windows Vista, XP and Windows...

RE[4]: Ha
Antivirus researchers have discovered what's claimed to be the first computer Trojan to infect Apple Mac OS X computers .

Switching to a Mac For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Thinking of making the switch from your PC to a Mac? Congratulations! You’re in for a great, virus-free ride. And Switching to Mac For Dummies...

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Mac OS X Leopard (Teach Yourself...
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Apple Training Series: Mac OS X Support Essentials (2nd...
The only Apple-certified book on supporting Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, this comprehensive reference takes support technicians and Mac aficionados deep...