Malware targeted at MACs strikes again. The Trojan is supposedly a QuickTime Player update disguised as MacCinema Installer with the file name QuickTimeUpdate.dmg. As with its earlier variants, users are prompted to download the malware when trying to view certain online videos from .com domains with the IP address, 91.214.45.73. If infected, a victim’s Web traffic can then be diverted to the website of the attacker’s choosing. Users are advised to update their software only from legitimate websites and not through prompts from websites while surfing. Mac users are protected by the Smart Protection Network through Trend Micro Security for Mac and Smart Surfing for Mac.
Read more: http://blog.trendmicro.com/mac-os-x-dns-changing-trojan-in-the-wild/
It is clear that the threats are growing for MacOS X because the platform is gaining interest in the area of malware writers and distributors.
A lot of people think they are safe by using MacOS X alone and up to a certain level it is true but they don't see the whole picture. Most malware can only be executed on Windows platforms but we have to be alert.
I think it is a matter of time before we see the first real malware distributions targeting MacOS X users. If that happens, I expect a high level of infected machines because most MacOS X users don't have any security software installed, yet.
Posted by: Peter Louies | 09/02/2009 at 03:30 PM