Friday, 23. January 2009
Topic: COMPUTER - on January 23, 2009 at 12:08:00 PM CET
Mac malware piggybacks on pirated iWork
Malware masquerading as part of Apple's iWork 09 productivity suite is targeting unsuspecting Mac users foolish enough to install pirated software downloaded on warez sites.
Once installed, iServices.A has unfettered root access, which it promptly uses to connect to a remote server over the internet, according to Intego, which sells anti-virus software for Macs. A secondary download installs malware that makes victims part of a botnet that's attacking undisclosed websites.
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