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More evidence Mac ransomware exists

2017-06-16malware OSX

We’ve been saying it for some time: Mac malware is rare compared to the stuff that targets Windows. But Apple computers are far from immune.This year’s SophosLabs malware forecast included Mac malware geared towards harvesting data, providing covert remote access to thieves and holding files for ransom.Other examples of Mac ransomware include OSX/Filecode-K and OSX/Filecode-L.Now comes word of a new piece of Mac ransomware, which SophosLabs has identified as OSX/Ransom-A. Widely reported as an example

Source: More evidence Mac ransomware exists – Naked Security

Monitor OS X LaunchAgents folders to help prevent malware attacks – CNET

2017-05-10malware OSX sysadmin

While malware scanners can detect threats once definitions for them are available, you can monitor or lock your systems launch agents folders to more proactively prevent attacks on your system.

Source: Monitor OS X LaunchAgents folders to help prevent malware attacks – CNET

Objective-See

2017-02-21malware OSX security surveillance

One of the most insidious actions of malware, is abusing the audio and video capabilities of an infected host to record an unknowing user. Macs, of course, are not immune; malware such as OSX/Eleanor, OSX/Crisis, OSX/Mokes, and others, all attempt to spy on OS X users. OverSight constantly monitors a system, alerting a user whenever the internal microphone is activated, or the built-in webcam is accessed. And yes, while the webcam’s LED will turn on whenever a session is initially started, new research has shown that malware can surreptitious piggyback into such existing sessions (FaceTime, Sykpe, Google Hangouts, etc.) and record both audio and video – without fear of detection

Source: Objective-See