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Mac OS X ransomware - hype or real threat?

In need of a fresh example that cybercriminals are actively looking for ways to monetize infected Mac OS X hosts? Early-stage discussions at several web forums, including a PoC (proof of concept, source code included) as well as the following potential layouts speak for themselves.Read the article: Mac OS X SMS ransomware - hype or real threat?
By Dancho Danchev, Contributor
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The message reads "Your Mac OS X has been blocked. In order to unblock it SMS the following code (blurred) to the SMS number (blurred) provided, and enter back the response received. Attempts to disable the block may lead to data loss" Read the article: Mac OS X SMS ransomware - hype or real threat?

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A smaller message window reads "Your Mac OS X has been blocked. In order to unblock it SMS the following code (blurred) to the SMS number (blurred) provided, and enter back the response received." Read the article: Mac OS X SMS ransomware - hype or real threat?

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This warning message is actually pretty common for Windows based ransomware. It reads "Your trial period has ended. For activation you must send an sms with the Activate my OS X message to the following (blurred) number" Read the article: Mac OS X SMS ransomware - hype or real threat?

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The message on this ransomware layout reads "Your Mac OS X has been blocked. In order to unblock it you must send an SMS with the (blurred) text to the following (blurred) number. On your way to disable the blocker, you may damage data and disrupt the continuity of your operations" Read the article: Mac OS X SMS ransomware - hype or real threat?

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