Mac User Beware of Rogue Malware Program MacGuard
Intego, a Mac security software firm, announced a security advisory alerting Mac computer users about a rogue security program called MacGuard. MacGuard’s website claims to be a Mac antivirus program which will “search your hard drive for Adware, Spyware and Trojans, clean your files, eliminate threats, and secure your privacy.” MacGuard mimics the Windows rogue security software called WiniGuard which is known to trick a computer user into purchasing its program with bogus pop up warnings of spyware. MacGuard’s website has the same look and feel as the website of WiniGuard. MacGuard is a clone of Antivirus XP 2008 and XP Antivirus.
security program called MacGuard.
