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How to look for malware on mac4/12/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() This is based on the assumption that malicious web sites can use these technologies in harmful ways. NoScript blocks JavaScript, Java, Flash, Silverlight, and other "active" content by default in Firefox. There are numerous exploits via JavaScript, Flash, Reader and Java or other Plug-ins: XSS, clickjacking, drive-by, ClearClick, Clickjacking, malicious pdfs. Just have a look at the numerous posts in these forums around the time of the MacDefender episode. So what? Trojans, by definition, will trick a user into installing them. Browser exploits are few and far between, and are quickly fixed when discovered. Yes, there are a handful of malware items, but they can't be installed unless you (the user) provide your Admin password. ![]()
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