File Quarantine
| Developer(s) | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Initial release | August 25, 2009 |
| Operating system | OS X |
| Type | Spyware removal software |
| License | Proprietary |
The anti-malware system built into recent releases of OS X, known as XProtect[1] but officially called File Quarantine,[2] protects Macs from infection by certain malicious software. It made its debut in late 2009 in a beta version of Mac OS X Snow Leopard,[3] blocking RSPlug and iServices, and later HellRTC, OSX.OpinionSpy[4] and MacDefender.[5] It is periodically updated to protect against new malware.
See also
References
- ^ "All about Mac Safety: Xprotect".
- ^ "About the security content of Mac OS X v10.6.7 and Security Update 2011-001".
- ^ Goodin, Dan (2009-08-25). "Apple sneaks malware protection into Snow Leopard". The Register.
- ^ Goodin, Dan (2011-03-22). "Apple showers love on Mac malware protection". The Register.
- ^ "Security Update 2011-003". Archived from the original on January 11, 2015.
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