Question : Problem: hijack virus redirecting browser on the internet when click links

Hello,
A friend of mine bought a apple computer a few weeks ago- I don't know anything about apple- have worked on regular pc's with windows os's.
It was working great - he loves it BUT NOW:
He told me when goes on a website and clicks a link - his browser is being redirected.
I thought apple was mostly free from the hijack viruses regular pc's experience with windows.

any initial ideas of what he has and how to cure it?
thank you

Answer : Problem: hijack virus redirecting browser on the internet when click links

Hello,

There was a recent Trojan found for Apple OS X.  It is under attack more often now.  More flaws are being found with it that are not being reported.  So it is highly likely that he was infected with this before it got patched, if it has yet.

At this point in time he will have to consult the Apple Store or some Mac experts to see how to fix it.  The tools that could be used only run on Windows at this time.  For more information check out these news articles:

http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f45/more-mac-os-x-trojans-found-178013/
http://www.tech-forums.net/pc/f45/trojan-heralds-os-xs-new-phase-exposure-malware-178361/

Cheers,
Mak