New Mac OS malware threat masquerades as antivirus software

By Ed Oswald | Published May 2, 2011, 3:44 PM

Mac users are once again being warned about malware targeting the operating system, although its spread looks limited and requires interaction by the user in order to be installed. Called "MACDefender," the malware is currently being spread by malicious websites claiming the user’s computer is infected.

New Mac OS malware threat masquerades as antivirus software | Betanews

Posted: May 4th, 2011 under Apple, Computers, Mac OS X, Operating Systems, Security.
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by Chester Wisniewski on February 26, 2011

It appears there is a new backdoor Trojan in town and it targets users of Mac OS X. As even the malware itself admits, it is not yet finished, but it could be indicative of more underground programmers taking note of Apple’s increasing market share.

Mac OS X backdoor Trojan, now in beta? | Naked Security

Posted: February 28th, 2011 under Apple, Computers, Mac OS X, Operating Systems, Security.
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It’s just one of those things that the media hungry –but security disinterested– public has turned into an axiom.
But now that OS X is garnering an increased share of the operating system market, it is increasing its value as a platform for malware, and consequently increasing in value in the software security market.

www.betanews.com/article/Macs-dont-get-viruses-myth-dissolves-before-publics-eyes/1251493625

Posted: August 28th, 2009 under In The News, Internet, Mac OS X, Security.
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