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Apple Mac malware: A short history (1982-2010)
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Latest Threats
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OSX/HostMod-A
Detects a ‘hosts’ file that has been tampered with.
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Troj/QHost-CU
Modifies the ‘host’ file, to redirect search queries to a malicious site.
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OSX/Bckdr-RIN
Mac malware that installs a remotely accessible back door.
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OSX/FakeAvDl-B
Malware than downloads and installs Fake Anti-Virus for Macs
- OSX/Revir-B
Malware embedded in a PDF file about the Diaoyu or Senkaku Islands dispute.
- OSX/Tsunami-Gen
Linux backdoor malware that has been ported to OS X.
- OSX/DvlRob-A
Downloads and installs additional Mac malware.
- OSX/Flshplyr-A
Mac malware disguised as a Flash Player Update/Installer.
- OSX/Miner-D
A backdoor and bit-coin miner malware for Macs.
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OSX/FakeAV-DOE (MACDefender):
A Fake Antivirus malware variant targeting your Mac
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iKeyGuard:
Keylogging software now available for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch devices
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OSX/MusMinim-A:
A backdoor Trojan targeting Mac OS X users
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OSX/Spynioin-A:
A Trojan that attaches itself to many "free" downloads
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Troj/Boonana-A:
Cross-platform Trojan targeting Facebook users