First MacIntosh virus found
 

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http://today.reuters.com/news/newsar...RUS.xml&rpc=22

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A malicious computer worm has been found that targets Apple Computer Inc.'s Mac OS X operating system, believed to be the first such virus aimed specifically at the Mac platform.

The worm is called OSX/Leap-A, according to a posting on the Web site of antivirus software company Sophos, which said the worm is spread via instant messaging programs.

The worm attempts to spread via Apple's iChat instant messaging program, which is compatible with America Online's popular AIM instant messaging program, according to the Sophos Web site.

The worm sends itself to available contacts on the infected users' buddy list in a file called "latestpics.tgz," according to the Sophos Web site.

Re: First MacIntosh virus found
 

uh, there have been Mac viruses for ages...

It's the first OSX trojan...

Re: First MacIntosh virus found
 

Not a virus, just some malware. Good info on it here.
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...chnicaldetails

Re: First MacIntosh virus found
 

Can't find any instructions on how to protect my Apple II-C ... :(

Re: First MacIntosh virus found
 

So, sue me........... :rolleyes: