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Mac Flashback Exploiting Unpatched Java Vulnerability

Mac Flashback Exploiting Unpatched Java Vulnerability | ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet | Scoop.it

A new Flashback variant (Mac malware) has been spotted exploiting CVE-2012-0507 (a Java vulnerability). We've been anticipating something like this for a while now.

 

Oracle released an update that patched this vulnerability back in February… for Windows.

 

===> But — Apple hasn't released the update for OS X (yet). <===

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Cracks appear in face of Apple's iOS security

Cracks appear in face of Apple's iOS security | ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet | Scoop.it
Apple’s iOS mobile platform, like its desktop-and-notebook sibling Mac OS X, has garnered a reputation for strong security.

 

===> But as new holes in iOS's security crop up, this reputation may be exposed to less-than-friendly fire. <===

 

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New Mac OS X malware variant spotted in the wild

New Mac OS X malware variant spotted in the wild | ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet | Scoop.it
Security researchers from Intego, have intercepted a new variant of the Imuler trojan horse targeting Mac OS X users.
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Backdoor:OSX/DevilRobber.A - F-Secure Weblog : News from the Lab

Backdoor:OSX/DevilRobber.A - F-Secure Weblog : News from the Lab | ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet | Scoop.it
F-Secure Security Labs brings you the latest online security news from around the world. Ensure that you are up-to-date with the latest online threats to guarantee your online wellbeing.

 

We recently analyzed DevilRobber.A, a Mac OS X malware that has both backdoor and trojan-like capabilities. All the samples we've collected so far were from torrents uploaded by a single user account on The Pirate Bay website:

 

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Does the Mac have an edge against state-sponsored hacking?

Does the Mac have an edge against state-sponsored hacking? | ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet | Scoop.it
When hackers broke into Google's computer network nearly two years ago, their first step was to take over Microsoft Windows machines running in the company's China offices. Would Google have been better off had those workers been running the Mac?
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Mac malware authors release a new, more dangerous version | ZDNet

Mac malware authors release a new, more dangerous version | ZDNet | ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet | Scoop.it
Apple finally responded to the Mac Defender outbreak, with a technical note containing removal instructions and the promise of a removal tool.
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OSX/Lamadai.A: The Mac Payload on Malware Targeting Tibetan NGOs

OSX/Lamadai.A: The Mac Payload on Malware Targeting Tibetan NGOs | ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet | Scoop.it
This analysis is focused on the OS X payload of a reported attack against Tibetan NGOs and the network protocol used to communicate with the C&C server.
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New Mac OS X malware variant spotted in the wild | ZDNet

New Mac OS X malware variant spotted in the wild | ZDNet | ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet | Scoop.it
Security researchers from Sophos, have intercepted a currently circulating Mac OS X malware variant of the OSX/Imuler trojan horse.

 

Upon execution the malware will delete the original infection file and only leave an image file of Irina Shayk. It will also open a backdoor on the infected host, transferring private information from the infected host to a remote Web server.

 

===> End and corporate users are advised to turn on “Show all filename extensions” option in Finder in order to differentiate between different file types and avoid interacting with malicious applications. <===

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New OS X malware variant attacks unpatched Macs | ZDNet

New OS X malware variant attacks unpatched Macs | ZDNet | ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet | Scoop.it

A new malware variant sets out to punish those who haven’t been keeping up to date with updates.

 

Patching OS X is so simple, but yet there are people who still put it off. A new malware variant sets out to punish those who haven’t been keeping up to date with updates.

 

The new variant is a Trojan horse called ‘Flashback.G’ and is makes use of two exploits found on older versions of the Java runtime. Users with macs running OS X 10.6 ‘Snow Leopard’ are particularly at risk since this version came with Java preinstalled while 10.7 ‘Lion’ did not.

 

According to security firm Intego, this malware uses three tricks to try to get itself installed onto a system: read more...

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Mac OS X Lion flaw allows unauthorized password changes | ZDNet

Mac OS X Lion flaw allows unauthorized password changes | ZDNet | ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet | Scoop.it
Apple’s redesign of the Mac OS X leaves passwords vulnerable to attack or change.
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Apple's malware challenge: Usability as its security world changes | ZDNet

Apple's malware challenge: Usability as its security world changes | ZDNet | ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet | Scoop.it
Apple’s security reality is changing right before our eyes and the company’s response will be telling.
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Apple Mac OS X update to put Mac Defender malware issue to bed | ZDNet

Apple Mac OS X update to put Mac Defender malware issue to bed | ZDNet | ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet | Scoop.it
Apple will deliver a Mac OS X update “in coming days” that will put its Mac Defender malware headaches to rest...
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