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Another Security Threat Aimed At Macs Found On The Web
From: InfoSec News <alerts () infosecnews org>
Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:32:47 -0500 (CDT)
http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/client/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=208800731 By Antone Gonsalves InformationWeek June 25, 2008 Another Trojan targeting the Mac has been found on the Web, as the number of malicious applications increases with the growing popularity of Apple computers. Security vendor Intego discovered the latest malware masquerading as a program for Mac OS X called "PokerGame." The application is a script wrapped in an executable bundle that's distributed by e-mail as a Zip file. When opened, the "PokerStealer Trojan" asks the victim for his administrator's password. If it's given, the program then opens a secure shell, or SSH, on the Mac to establish communications with a remote server, Intego said. SSH is a network protocol that allows data to be exchanged using a secure channel between two computers. Once communications between the infected computer and server have been established, the Trojan sends the user name and password, along with the IP address of the Mac. After gaining access to the computer, hackers can attempt to take control of them, delete files, damage the operating system, or perform other tasks. [...] _______________________________________________ Attend Black Hat USA, August 2-7 in Las Vegas, the world's premier technical event for ICT security experts. Featuring 40 hands-on training courses and 80 Briefings presentations with lots of new content and new tools. Network with 4,000 delegates from 50 nations. Visit product displays by 30 top sponsors in a relaxed setting. http://www.blackhat.com
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