Mac Defender - Malware
Have you seen strange boxes popping up on your screen indicating you have infected files? Mac Defender is NOT a virus - but a slick program designed to fool you into thinking you have a virus. By installing software, takes you to a website that then asks you for money Typically found by visiting "poisoned" links found on Google and other search engines This is how it looks
Intego Security memo
Defined on Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_Defender
Link to arrticle on Apple Support website: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4650
Apple Discussion Link Do I need Anti-Virus software?