Apple suggests that you disable Java in the web browser’s preferences, section. If you are running Snow Leopard or older versions. “Kaspersky Lab apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this issue and is working diligently to correct the problem.”Īpple has now released their own fix for the Flashback malware which is available as an update for Mac systems running Lion OS X. “In the event that users experienced problems due to the use of the Flashfake Removal Tool, they should contact Kaspersky support at or by calling Moscow at +7 (495) 797-70-32 for 24/7 help in English or Russian,” the company added.

The company will release an updated version of the utility with the bug corrected and will send a notification as soon as it’s available.” “The Kaspersky Flashfake Removal Tool has been temporarily suspended.

Kaspersky has now issued a statement explains: Including erroneous removal of certain user settings including auto-start configurations, user configurations in browsers, and file sharing data. Unfortunately for some Mac users if they ran the software it can cause worse problems. Download the Kaspersky Network Agent Uninstaller. Open the zip file and run the Kaspersky Endpoint Security Uninstaller app.

Kaspersky originally released the tool to help Mac users after it was reported the Flashback/Flashfake malware, had already infected 670,000 computers worldwide mostly running OS X. This will download as a zip file into your Downloads folder (or wherever you have your browser set to store downloaded files).

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