Condition Remains GREEN

Similar to the ransomware kit from 3.15.2010 we have been closely monitoring the development of a Trojan specific to the MacOS. With the growth of the platform we can expect the risk matrix to change for individual products impacting the complete Apple Product line. The good news is that software vendors have slowly been moving into the Mac space, offering free products. This includes Sophos and Intego who both offer solid products, we really love Intego. 

What you need to do:

• Install a anti-virus and security software suit on your Mac or within your corporate walls, get ahead of the game.
• Make sure that users of Mac's receive the same security education about how to operate in an insecure world. (We offer specific Mac Training for this)
• Include Mac specific tips within any security communication, no longer is the Mac that machine out on the network somewhere within you organization.
• Set your browser to block specific AD sites and cookies. Various extensions such as Ghoster, ClickToFlash, Incognito and Javascript Black list can help you boost your defenses. 
• Include iOS devices within the umbrella of any specific Apple product security response. (Especially since Lion will share features perfected within iOS.)

 It remains our belief that the first significant Mac Trojan or Malware will be a cleverly disguise installer for a product that users are familiar with. In it's current form, the risk is manageable. This is a crude first step towards that development. 

Condition Remains GREEN

MAAS Condition Remains GREEN

With Tax season fast approaching be aware that a high degree of spam will be produced. Users should be vigilant for phishing emails related to Tax Returns and account handling of those returns claiming to be from specific banks. (ie. Chase, Bank Of America) 

Phishers never take a holiday and will tried various ways to trust an email and click a link.