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Intego, MAC security vendor is warning Apple Inc. (NasdaqGS: APPL) MAC OSX users of threats to harsh their mellow: Evidence of malware distributors targeting MAC users with the utilization of bogus security software, one of which, monikered MacGuard also has a Windows version of it’s nefarious product WinGuard. A short excerpt from the post follows, after the break,

From the post: “There’s a new trend out there designed to scam computer users: web sites that sell bogus software. Not only does the software not do what it claims to do, but the companies that sell this “software” get a hold of your credit card and can do even more damage to your bank account.

Intego has spotted one such company, claiming to sell Macintosh antivirus software. MacGuard claims the following:

Macguard’s high-tech system scanner will search your hard drive for malicious objects such as Adware, Spyware and Trojans, cleaning your files, eliminating the threats, and securing your privacy in just a matter of minutes. Its Real Time smart protection will also ensure new threats will not even reach your desktop.

But what’s interesting is that Winiguard claims exactly the same thing. Not only is that claim the same, but every word on the two websites is identical….“

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