MacOS malware
Mac Malware includes viruses, trojan horses, worms and other types of malware that affects the Mac Operating System. Apple’s OS X is considered less vulnerable from malware or any virus attacks as there is a frequent release of software updates to find and remove mac defender malwares.[1]
History
Bit9 and Carbon Black relays 2015 was the most prolific year for Mac malware:[2]
- Lamadai – Java vulnerability.[3]
- Appetite – Trojan Horse file targeted government organizations.
- Coin Thief – It stole bitcoin login credentials through cracked AngryBird applications.
Ransomware
In March 2016 Apple shut down the first ransomware attack targeted against Mac users, encrypting the user's confidential information.[4] After completing the encryption process, KeRanger demanded that victims pay one bitcoin (about $400) for the user to recover their credentials.[5]
References
- ^ "Mac OS X Malware details". Retrieved 2015-03-12.
- ^ "2015 Mac OS X Malware". Retrieved 2016-03-21.
- ^ "Lamadai Mac Operating System Attack". Retrieved 2016-03-21.
- ^ "Mac OS X Attack March 2016". Retrieved 2016-03-07.
- ^ "Apple Shuts down First ever ransomware". Retrieved 2016-03-07.
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