New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
Summary: Security researchers from F-Secure have spotted a Mac OS X malware that disables Snow Leopard's XProtect.plist antivirus signatures updates.
Security researchers from F-Secure have spotted a Mac OS X malware that disables Snow Leopard's XProtect.plist antivirus signatures updates.
More from F-Secure:
Recent analysis has revealed to us that Trojan-Downloader:OSX/Flashback.C disables the automatic updater component of XProtect, Apple's built-in OS X anti-malware application.
Apple added a built-in antivirus scanner in Snow Leopard in August, 2009. Back then, the feature only scanned for two trojans.
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RE: New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
never
these "warnings" from the av-peddlers have been around since mac os x is around. trojans as well. still, no viruses after more than a decade. these scare tactics "messages" from the windows av companies desperately trying to sell into the growing mac market are getting old.
RE: New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
RE: New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
Yep because we all know Viruses are the only danger to a Mac. Trojans... nah... As long as it isn't a Virus, you're good to go!
RE: New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
I think we are talking about trojans here and not viruses. Viruses aren't really the problem of the day unless you woke up from a 10 year coma or something, but anyway trojans are just as dangerous as they will suck out your private info for use to steal your identity and what not. I would recommend you get you an AV package and get some piece of mind.
@aerowind
What was the name of the exploit?
I know there was a vulnerability but I'm not aware of any exploit.
RE: New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
That was the most lame excuse I've seen today
trying to cover for Apple
You shouldn't try making an excuse if you're really not going to put your heart into it. It's insulting.
RE: New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
You are not well informed. My brother is requred to use a MAC for business purposes because some of the best AV (Audio Video) software runs on MAC. He had many, many problems with his system a few months ago and I suggested he investigate AV (Anti Virus) software for the MAC and run a scan. He did, and found that his MAC was infected. The software cleaned up the issues and he is now a happy camper.
Next time comment on subject you are educated to comment on. Regards
RE: New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
That would be a problem if...
RE: New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
RE: New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
RE: New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
Yup.. I have literally seen people click on something or download something and the computer warn it is not safe and they click OK anyway.
RE: New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
RE: New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
Well @bobiroc, isn't that what UAC is all about? Clicking ok on the nanny screen and downloading it anyway?
RE: New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
So, that's no different than how Windows users in enterprise settings are set up on their PCs (i.e. user account isn't the administrator account, & they don't have access to the admin password), & therefore they're just as secure...
RE: New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
RE: New Mac OS X malware disables Apple's malware protection
I expect F-secure will be ready and willing to sell a solution.