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It has been discovered that a malware is disguising as an Adobe Flash update to install itself into Mac Operating System. Known as the ‘Flashback Trojan' by Mac antivirus provider Intego , the malware disguises itself as a PDF file that attempts to trick users into clicking on it and when it succeeds, it then installs a backdoor in the infected computers. The malware is built on a sophisticated code and covers its track by making use of encryption when communicating with remote servers. This malware can allow remote attackers to gain access into Mac computers or download other malicious codes.
Apple has responded to this threat by updating the malware protection built in into the Mac Operating System. CERT-MU advises Mac users to apply the necessary updates which is available at: http://www.apple.com/macosx/
Read More:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09/27 Source: Naked Security Sophos
http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/09/28/flashbackmac-backdoor-trojan/
The Register
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/09/27
Apple Insider
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/09/26/ Disclaimer
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