Security Alert: Mac OS X spyware
Last Updated:
2010-07-28 04:00:00
Event:
2010-06-03 04:00:00
Status:
Closed
Brief Description:
User Impact:
N/A
Workaround:
There is no workaround for this issue
Current Status:
N/A
Services Affected:
Full Description:
There is a spyware that affects the Mac. It comes when you download screensavers and it intends to steal confidential data.
CIT TDX ID:
Timeline of Changes
| Description | Current Status | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security engineers report that this threat is no longer active on campus. | Security engineers report that this threat is no longer active on campus. | 2010-07-28 | 04:00:00 |
| A piece of spyware targets Mac OS X, and attempts to steal credit card and other information. The spyware is downloaded as part of the install process for a number of Mac OS X screensavers, thus bypasses normal scanning and installs with administrative credentials. It sets up a port for the perpetrators to be able to remotely access and control infected Macintoshes.\n\nMore information about the spyware may be found at http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=8890 | A piece of spyware targets Mac OS X, and attempts to steal credit card and other information. The spyware is downloaded as part of the install process for a number of Mac OS X screensavers, thus bypasses normal scanning and installs with administrative credentials. It sets up a port for the perpetrators to be able to remotely access and control infected Macintoshes.\n\nMore information about the spyware may be found at http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=8890 | 2010-06-09 | 04:00:00 |