Several Mac computers on the University of Arkansas campus
were affected by malicious software known as Flashback that has infected more than 600,000
Macs worldwide. The IT Services Security Team strongly recommends that Mac OS X
users immediately install the latest Apple security updates and the latest
version of Symantec Antivirus software. Get information on updating Apple
software and virus definitions at http://techarticles.uark.edu/169
and install the latest version of Symantec AntiVirus at http://its.uark.edu/antivirus.
The Flashback virus targets a vulnerability in Java software
on Mac computers and is designed to steal personal information without the user
noticing. In response to the virus outbreak, Apple released two updates, "Java
for OS X 2012-13" and "Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 8." More information about
the updates is available at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5244.
The IT Services Security Team continues to monitor this
virus and will provide further information when available. Find up-to-the-minute
IT Security updates at http://techarticles.uark.edu/security/news_and_update_notifications/. Report security concerns or ask
questions by contacting security@uark.edu.