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Apple's latest switchers: malware writers


The Trojan, OSX.RSPlug.A, represents one of the relatively few Mac exploits to be spotted in the wild.

Intego, a company that makes Mac security software, issued a warning that malicious Trojan software capable of compromising computers running Mac OS X has been found on several pornography sites. The Trojan, OSX.RSPlug.A, represents one of the relatively few Mac exploits to be spotted in the wild.

Users who click on images hoping to launch videos at the sites in question see a message that claims the user's QuickTime Player media software needs to be updated. Depending on how the user's computer is configured, the Trojan may download and launch an installer automatically. Upon authorization with the user's name and password, the Trojan program will be installed with root access. Apple's latest switchers: malware writers - Security - www.itnews.com.au





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