iPad Black Hat Search Optimization
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 08:03PM
drStrangeP0rk in Apple, Phishing

"Black Hat search Optimization" is a method to use aggressive and deceptive methods to front load search engines with sites. The introduction of the new iPad has become a feeding ground for organizations that practice these methods. What is worst it has also resulted in the directing of users to malicious sites. 

All Macintosh computers should be running some form of Anti-Virus software and at a minimum have the application firewall set for Specific Services and Applications. We recommend far more advanced configurations for power users such as ipfw or other commercial offering and least privileged principles.

Update on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 07:30AM by Registered CommenterdrStrangeP0rk

None of the malware sites are delivering MacOSX related malware but it is important to be vigilant. Users should make sure that they have latest anti-virus software.

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