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brumgrunt · 5th Apr 2012, 10:59

Apple's OS X machines have been recruited into a half-million strong botnet through a drive-by downloader.

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/bits/20...e-by-malware/1

Picky88 · 5th Apr 2012, 11:46

Apple, start telling people they need antivirus on their MAC's. Because its true. And your users wont listen to anyone else!

Also now I am a mac owner I can't get herpes, right?

V3ctor · 5th Apr 2012, 11:53

Everything can get viruses... I don't know how people believe in the "I don't need no AV because I own a Mac"...

Everything is hackable, and can be infected...

Dwarfer · 5th Apr 2012, 15:57

The only reason Apple products haven't in the past had viruses (or as much) is people don't write code but as more & more are buying MAC's we will see more viruses hit this market. So Apple users beware lol

yougotkicked · 5th Apr 2012, 19:07

hmm, irony. mac users are unknowingly part of a massive network of drones.

leslie · 5th Apr 2012, 20:47

This isn't the first time Macs have been hit, but they like to hide their head in the sand saying there is no virus. Call it a trojan, call it adware, or even Barney the dinosaur, it's malware, the lines blurred years ago and burying your head in the sand isn't an excuse. If you are on the internet, put on your big boy pants and deal with it.

I know Pc techs who think they are safe too "I'm careful and I would know". The days where every infection brought the system to it's knees have long passed.

loftie · 5th Apr 2012, 20:55

Lol, I still remember the dear Apple rep that promised me that macs are totally secure from viruses as they were 64bit. Maybe apple themselves actually believe they are immune......

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hmm, irony. mac users are unknowingly part of a massive network of drones.

I laughed =)

brave758 · 6th Apr 2012, 00:07

lol

shadysam · 6th Apr 2012, 07:03

Too bad for people who believe that theirs Mac are unbreakable XD

Boscoe · 6th Apr 2012, 07:47

Just out of interest I own both and have no protection on either except spy it search and destroy on the pc. I scan every week and nothing is detected, I don't go on any dodgy sites only professional well known ones how would I get any malware anyway?

leslie · 6th Apr 2012, 09:26

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Originally Posted by Boscoe

Just out of interest I own both and have no protection on either except spy it search and destroy on the pc. I scan every week and nothing is detected, I don't go on any dodgy sites only professional well known ones how would I get any malware anyway?

I hope that is Spybot Search & Destroy, emphases on the & symbol, since there are several trojan infected programs with almost the exact same name.

As for it being used as protection, it's heyday has been passed and no one thing does everything. You really might want to run a scan with Malware Bytes or Super-Antispyware.

There was a week last year where, Google, Yahoo, Myspace and Facebook were all handing out trojans. Considering how many of ads are handled by Google, how well can you hide.

XXAOSICXX · 6th Apr 2012, 09:49

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Originally Posted by yougotkicked

hmm, irony. mac users are unknowingly part of a massive network of drones.

I LOL'd IRL.

Nexxo · 6th Apr 2012, 10:34

Can anybody pronounce Schadenfreude?

Valinor · 6th Apr 2012, 10:36

I heard that Oracle patched this back in February, but Apple have only just approved it for use on macs.

loftie · 6th Apr 2012, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boscoe

Just out of interest I own both and have no protection on either except spy it search and destroy on the pc. I scan every week and nothing is detected, I don't go on any dodgy sites only professional well known ones how would I get any malware anyway?

Microsoft Security Essentials. Get it, it's free, you have no excuse.

leexgx · 6th Apr 2012, 11:31

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Originally Posted by leslie

This isn't the first time Macs have been hit, but they like to hide their head in the sand saying there is no virus. .

where did my post go ??? (((ok whats up with the site when i press Post it takes me to the fourms)))

this is the first one that only requires you to see the web site for the botnet install to happen (like when your on windows pc and are using IE8/9 and you get one of them auto loading virus that require no user action to get it on your pc), others malware have been to trick you into clicking the install button and then the OSX keychains password to allow it to be installed (same as windows most of the time)

having an antivirus is no longer enough any more as each malware or virus or what ever, is different file every time so most antivirus are only 10-20% affective now (Use Chrome with Click to Play enabled as that stops all plugins)

Necrow · 6th Apr 2012, 14:02

Mac's Never Get Virus <MythBusted>

leslie · 6th Apr 2012, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by leexgx

this is the first one that only requires you to see the web site for the botnet install to happen (like when your on windows pc and are using IE8/9 and you get one of them auto loading virus that require no user action to get it on your pc), others malware have been to trick you into clicking the install button and then the OSX keychains password to allow it to be installed (same as windows most of the time)

No,
Last year Macs were hit by those fake anti-virus programs that have been hitting Windows for years, the first required user action and caused an uproar. They no sooner patched it, and a new version came out requiring nothing. While it didn't get into the system nearly as deep, it did get in. It passed into history quietly.

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Originally Posted by Necrow

Mac's Never Get Virus <MythBusted>

But it's not a "true" virus!!!
Come the cries of thousands of Mac fans.

bagman · 6th Apr 2012, 21:37

FeRaL · 7th Apr 2012, 03:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by yougotkicked

hmm, irony. mac users are unknowingly part of a massive network of drones.

I needed this laugh...

5th Apr 2012, 10:59	#1
brumgrunt Administrator bit-tech Staff Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,009	Apple's OS X hit by drive-by malware Apple's OS X machines have been recruited into a half-million strong botnet through a drive-by downloader. http://www.bit-tech.net/news/bits/20...e-by-malware/1

5th Apr 2012, 11:46	#2
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leslie Just me! Join Date: May 2009 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 398	This isn't the first time Macs have been hit, but they like to hide their head in the sand saying there is no virus. Call it a trojan, call it adware, or even Barney the dinosaur, it's malware, the lines blurred years ago and burying your head in the sand isn't an excuse. If you are on the internet, put on your big boy pants and deal with it. I know Pc techs who think they are safe too "I'm careful and I would know". The days where every infection brought the system to it's knees have long passed. __________________ When in doubt, wear red. - Bill Blass Itty Bitty File Server (mini-itx cube) - 8in alum/oak cube, 2TB, 25watts, 100% silent Desktop - 2600k@4.2, Maximus IV Gene-Z/Gen3, 16gb Corsair DDR3-1600, XFX 6870 1GB, 2x Crucial 128 M4, PcP&C 750 Silencer, Fractal 1000, dual HP 25in, Das w/browns, G700

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5th Apr 2012, 15:57	#4
Dwarfer Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,039	The only reason Apple products haven't in the past had viruses (or as much) is people don't write code but as more & more are buying MAC's we will see more viruses hit this market. So Apple users beware lol

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6th Apr 2012, 07:47	#10
Boscoe "and she'll be foamin at the vag." Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London, England Posts: 909	Just out of interest I own both and have no protection on either except spy it search and destroy on the pc. I scan every week and nothing is detected, I don't go on any dodgy sites only professional well known ones how would I get any malware anyway? __________________ i5 - 2500K, 8GB G.Skill RipJawsX 1600MHz, Asus P8P67-M Pro, 6850 , 500W ModXtreme

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Valinor Multimodder Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tunbridge Wells Posts: 85	I heard that Oracle patched this back in February, but Apple have only just approved it for use on macs.

6th Apr 2012, 14:02	#17
Necrow Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 128	Mac's Never Get Virus <MythBusted>

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bagman I Mod, Therefore I Own Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Swedish but in Loughborough Posts: 3,392	__________________ Apple = For the incompetent. My sister owns a iMac, the shame.