![]() ![]() To turn off automatic downloads follow instructions below and untick Automatically download all attachments. I recently received a Trojan in a word document emailed to me with the heading “Here’s My Resume” It didn’t come from anyone I recognised. This isn’t a good idea for obvious reasons, you can help prevent trojans by simply not downloading attachments, unless you are sure they are safe. There is a setting that allows all attachments to automatically download in the Mac mail program. Set Mac Firewall To Onĭon’t Allow Attachments To Automatically Download Follow the instructions that came with your modem, or contact your ISP. Also make sure the firewall is enabled on your Router, it may have been turned off at some stage. Apple Logo-System Preferences-Security & Privacy-Click the lock to make changes-input your password and ensure Firewall is turned on. Make sure your Firewall is switched to ON. This Free Software for Mac can clean up a Trojan easily. Lately I’ve seen an increase in emails arriving with Trojan attachments that have been caught by my Mac antivirus program from Sophos. Definition Here: All Apple laptops and desktops need an antivirus program. Except for: Trojans which come in the form of attachments in emails. Even though Apple Macintosh’s are known for being entirely safe from Malware and virus’s and on the whole they are far better protected than other operating systems. ![]()
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