First iPod Virus Created
The first iPod virus has been created. It was created by a Russian computer security firm as proof of the concept that a virus could be created for the iPod as a stand-alone device, as opposed to a virus create for a Pc and transferable to an iPod. This is big news from the firm, Kaspersky Lab, as it means the virus world could encroach more on Macs. At the moment this is the only known iPod-direct virus. Why it may pose a threat to the actual Mac user, as opposed to just the PC user, is because of the portability of the iPod - plug it in and it syncs to your computer, potentially transferring this virus along with the music.
What should Mac owners with iPods do? At some point, with the world of Windoze growing ever intwined with the world of Macs courtesy of the integration of iTunes, BootCamp, Parallells, Windows and more into Mac systems, I’d recommend getting a virus protection program now, while the news is still young, and updating it regularly to get in the habit. Macs will still never be as vulnerable to viruses because of its closed system, but its better to be prepared. You can get protection through a paid service like Norton or by download a free virus protection software like I use: Clam XAV. Hopefully someone will provide a solution for the iPod as well in the near future.
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