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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."

14 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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    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.

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

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

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

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

  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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!

  8. 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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  9. 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?