First MacIntosh virus found

sarettah · 02-17-2006

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.

DrGuile · 02-17-2006

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

It's the first OSX trojan...

Cleo · 02-17-2006

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

PornoDoggy · 02-17-2006

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sarettah · 02-17-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrGuile

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

It's the first OSX trojan...

So, sue me...........

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