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Trojan Hides In Pirated Copies of Apple iWork '09

Posted by timothy on from the good-reason-not-to-pirate-software dept.

CWmike writes "Pirated copies of Apple's new iWork '09 suite that are now available on file-sharing sites contain a Trojan horse that hijacks Macs and leaves them open to further attack, a security company said yesterday. The 'iServices.a' Trojan hitchhikes on iWork '09's installer, said Intego, which makes Mac security software. 'The installer for the Trojan horse is launched as soon as a user begins the installation of iWork, following the installer's request of an administrator password,' Intego said in a warning. Once installed, the Trojan "phones home" to a malicious server to notify the hacker that the Mac has been compromised, and to await instructions."

35 of 431 comments (clear)

  1. Now unveiling... by Majik+Sheff · · Score: 5, Funny

    The iPwn!

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    1. Re:Now unveiling... by guitarpy · · Score: 5, Funny

      I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome mac users to the pc world...I mean really....pirated software with a virus...who would have seen that one coming?

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      In the immortal words of Sorates, "I drank what?"
    2. Re:Now unveiling... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      Go explain the difference to a Mac user.

    3. Re:Now unveiling... by darkpixel2k · · Score: 5, Funny

      I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome mac users to the pc world...I mean really....pirated software with a virus...who would have seen that one coming?

      I just wish someone would do this for the Linux world. I've tried nearly every ISO download under "Applications -> Unix" on The Pirate Bay, but everything seems to be *legal*.

      It won't be the year of Linux on the Desktop(tm) until you can download pirated linux applications from The Pirate Bay complete with virii and rootkits.

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    4. Re:Now unveiling... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

      Argh. Please don't say "virii", even ironically. It encourages idiots.

      QED

    5. Re:Now unveiling... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

      no, no, no. Virii in Linux world work on the honor system. You randomly delete a dozen of your files and mail the virus on to everyone in your address book.

    6. Re:Now unveiling... by Sfing_ter · · Score: 3, Funny

      yeah, but viruses sounds like breastuses.

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    7. Re:Now unveiling... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      It looks like you wanted to type "shut the fuck up". If you have something to say, say it, or shut the fuck up.

    8. Re:Now unveiling... by kalirion · · Score: 2, Funny

      What's the world coming too? I mean if you can't even trust a warez provider...

    9. Re:Now unveiling... by FireFlie · · Score: 3, Funny

      No, no. The affluence thing is actually spot on. See, I'm posting from a Mac and wearing a monocle.

    10. Re:Now unveiling... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      But there is no "i" in OpenOffice; so it is clearly incompatible with Apple products.

  2. Not that I condone piracy but by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Why not download the Trial version and unlock it with one of the million serials out there?

    1. Re:Not that I condone piracy but by FearForWings · · Score: 5, Funny

      Then you don't get the trojan from iWorks, but from the keygen that further frustrates you by playing an annoying and loud tune while you go through the serial generating process.

      Note to keygen creators: I do not want to hear your brother's crappy techno remixes when using your app. Is there some way I can pay you to disable this feature?

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    2. Re:Not that I condone piracy but by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      There's always the .nfo file that confuses my computer until i force it to open with notepad/wordpad and then I get to see some really badass ascii. Sweet.

    3. Re:Not that I condone piracy but by raju1kabir · · Score: 4, Funny

      Is that what they called the wheelchair ramp in national parks in the 1960s?

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    4. Re:Not that I condone piracy but by centuren · · Score: 4, Funny

      Then you don't get the trojan from iWorks, but from the keygen that further frustrates you by playing an annoying and loud tune while you go through the serial generating process.

      Note to keygen creators: I do not want to hear your brother's crappy techno remixes when using your app. Is there some way I can pay you to disable this feature?

      Send your money to me, and I'll reply with instructions on how to "mute" undesired sounds you find coming out of your computer. Never be forced to listen to crappy music again!

    5. Re:Not that I condone piracy but by hachete · · Score: 5, Funny

      (Actually, I think all of my software is totally legit except for Photoshop, and I plan to buy it eventually)

      We all plan to buy Photoshop.

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    6. Re:Not that I condone piracy but by Poorcku · · Score: 2, Funny

      you can alwayas crack it, and disable the music.

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    7. Re:Not that I condone piracy but by jonbryce · · Score: 4, Funny

      Will I be able to listen to my mp3s while using the keygen?

    8. Re:Not that I condone piracy but by Skuld-Chan · · Score: 1, Funny

      Wooosh...

  3. It's all Apple fault by pHatidic · · Score: 4, Funny

    If only Apple hadn't stripped out the DRM this would have never happened!

  4. No, that's impossible. by coppro · · Score: 2, Funny

    Haven't you seen the ads? Mac OS X doesn't get viruses. This story is a complete fabrication, bankrolled by Microsoft, created to instil fear in The Perfect Operating System. Please link real stories next time.

    1. Re:No, that's impossible. by troll8901 · · Score: 2, Funny

      And how long has it been since a true virus was attacking windows?

      Every single day. Truly. They do that in building construction and renovation all the time.

      ("You move to an area and you multiply and multiply ... There is another organism on this planet that follows the same pattern. Do you know what it is? A virus.")

      It's always trojans, worms or adware and has been for several years.

      I don't think big wooden horses can fit through a window, although little crawling worms and poster advertisements can.

  5. It really should be noted... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    That it is the easiest trojan to use ever. Bravo, Apple.

  6. Get a Mac, duh. by ArbiterShadow · · Score: 2, Funny

    Lol viruses? Get a Mac. Oh wait.

  7. Re:Of course by Anthony_Cargile · · Score: 1, Funny

    Right click on the pkg...

    (stares at the Macbook touchpad)

    *sob*

  8. New anti-virus company by Narnie · · Score: 5, Funny

    As long as there are crackers without girlfriends in the world, they don't need to.

    I propose starting a new anti-virus company that will focus on dates for crackers rather than OS security.

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  9. Re:cynicism by masshuu · · Score: 1, Funny

    Psst. Hack my ubuntu. now

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  10. Re:cynicism by warrigal · · Score: 3, Funny

    Hey! Just who are you calling cracker, boy?

  11. Re:If Apple were evil... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    It might feel real good now, but you may regret it later.

    There, fixed that for you. And, when you [Ed: I] put it like that, I'll take my chances kthx.
      PS ( Captcha is raincoat - water games anyone? )

  12. Re:I can see the commercial: by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    omg, seriously the funniest mac ad spoof i've ever SEEN, let alone read. Kudos, arrogant faggot!

    Thank you, fellow Mac user!

  13. Re: But, but.... by Fumus · · Score: 2, Funny

    The primary vectors are email and infected websites (often reputable ones that are compromised themselves, often due to sketchy)

    A-ha! I knew that there was one mastermind behind all of this. Now we only have to catch sketchy!

  14. Re:Pirates by kalirion · · Score: 2, Funny

    And does everyone who purchase a dime bag off the street deserve to have it laced with crack?

  15. whew... thank gawd... by night_flyer · · Score: 3, Funny

    Im running windows...

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    Thanks to the RIAA, I buy them used...
  16. Huh? by roystgnr · · Score: 2, Funny

    But then how will I describe it when more than one virus infects my boxen?