By Gabrielle Joyce Mabutas Criminal interest in MacOS continues to grow, with malware authors churning out more threats that target users of the popular OS. Case in point: A new variant of a Mac backdoor (detected by Trend Micro as Backdoor.MacOS.NUKESPED.A) attributed to the cybercriminal group Lazarus, which was observed targeting Korean users with a…
Read MoreLast month, security researchers released a report about a targeted attack operation which they named Careto, or Mask in Spanish. The attack was noted for encoding its configuration data and encrypting its network traffic, making analysis more difficult. However, the capabilities of the Mac malware used in Careto was not as sophisticated as its Windows…
Read MoreWe’ve encountered new malware for Mac OS X systems, which we detect as OSX_MORCUT.A. We found this just as a new Mac OS X version, Mountain Lion (10.8), was being released via the Mac App Store. OSX_MORCUT.A acts as a backdoor into the remote system, giving attackers remote access to infected systems. From there, its…
Read MoreThe mass appeal of Apple products is undeniable. Every product or software release is often anticipated and greeted with much fanfare. Its latest release, the OS X Mountain Lion, is no exception. Although the software has yet to be released, there have already been articles written about its features. One of the more-touted features of…
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