This virus is on porn sites. It is described in detail in the recent
episodes of Mac Break Weekly, Buzz Out Loud and Mac OS Ken. I was just
going to write about it myself. Thanks for beating me to the punch.
This brings me to a question. How will we deal with viruses on the Mac
as they come more prevalent and Apple gains more market share, thus
making us a new uncharted target?
On Nov 2, 2007, at 11:58 AM, Rob DeZonia wrote:
Hi Listers,
I just read this in the Worldstart newsletter that I subscribe
to, and thought it should be passed along to the list.
"Mac Security Alert
If you're a Mac user (me included), I know you're probably not used
to hearing about
virus warnings, but unfortunately, it looks like one is now on the
loose. Yes, a
new virus has been detected and this time, it is starting to loom
around Mac computers.
Luckily, this one is the first in a long time for Macs, but we all
still have to
deal with what this one has brought about. Keep reading for all the
important details!
Just yesterday (November 1, 2007), a Trojan horse virus that has
been affecting Windows
computers for some time now has adapted over to the Mac OS X. This
virus basically
works as a disguise for a video codec. If you happen to come into
contact with it,
you will be told to install a file so that you will be able to view
certain videos.
After downloading the file, you will then be prompted to enter your
Administrator
password. After doing that, the virus will install itself and
launch. It will then
take over your Internet connection for use by the hacker.
Now, as you probably know, most Mac users do not use antivirus
software, simply because
viruses are very few and far between for Mac computers. So, because
of that, it is
very important for you to be on the lookout for any suspicious
videos you may come
across that require you to install a new file just to view them.
Just remember, it
is very rare that a video file will ask you to install a new
program. If you keep
your eyes open and use your common sense, this virus will pass
without any harm to
you!"
Rob
