A security update is now available from Apple to fix the MacDefender malware issue: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4657 It will only work if you are updated to the latest version of Mac OS X, which is OS X 10.6.7. ___________________________________________ Randy B. Singer Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th, and 6th editions) Macintosh OS X Routine Maintenance http://www.macattorney.com/ts.html ___________________________________________