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Trojan Hides In Pirated Copies of Apple iWork '09
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."
But...but...butbutbut, Macs can't get viruses and Trojans, because they're so secure!!!
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"City hall" in German is "Rathaus" Kinda explains a few things......
and it's even easier to just download openoffice.
I am just surprised that there is actually enough Mac software for there to even be a pirate community for it.
You fucking idiot, figure it out, it's not that hard.
Does anyone else find it funny that after Apple ran all of those "Mac vs Windows" commercials about how Macs are virus free, this happens? It was obvious to anyone with half a brain that the only reason macs don't have viruses is because no one bothers to write one for them. Aaah, Karma, gotta love it :)
DNA -- National Dyslexic Association
...pirated software with a virus....
Except that Mac users, being more affluent do not buy rock-bottom priced trash computers and then fill them up with pirated software from shady torrent sites. Mac users who want a given program are MUCH more likely to actually PAY for their software than those too cheap to buy a decent quality computer. Therefore, this trojan isn't going to be as big a deal as the MS fanbois make it out to be.
All theory is gray
Mod sh_t t_e f__k up
I don't steal software, ever,....
I don't "steal" software either. I just d/l it from the Pirate Bay.
Pft, the idea that Macs are of decent quality is entirely subjective. I'd argue that I could (and have) put together much higher quality machines than Apple. And it doesn't even cost a premium. Where did all the OS X fanbois come from?
What day is it? Could you please tell me?
Apple doesn't get viruses, EVER !!!!! It's so secure !!!!!
There, can I join the iFanboi club now ?
you mean akamai's servers, right?