Java Update "Password Protected" possible spyware/malware ?

[dza]

Hello guys.

I got prompted with a "Java Update" (so it looked) dialog.

Accepted, and then at some point while loading/installing it prompted

"Password protected:"
and the word "Update"
while showing the "Java" cup logo.

Since Java is so popular for malware/spyware nowadays I'm pretty worried.

Does anyone know of this symptom ?

Unfortunately I did not get a screenshot of it while it was there

 

[simsaladimbamba]

What Mac OS X version do you use? It has been a long, long time since I ever saw a Java update prompt, thus it may have been a ruse.
If you want to update Java, best go to the official source.

I guess you entered the password and completed the installation?

Mac Virus/Malware Info by GGJstudios​

 

[dza]

What Mac OS X version do you use? It has been a long, long time since I ever saw a Java update prompt, thus it may have been a ruse.
If you want to update Java, best go to the official source.

I guess you entered the password and completed the installation?

Mac Virus/Malware Info by GGJstudios​

Sure. This one was triggered by Firefox, and I actually believe it was on the official "Do I have Java?" page ...

However .. I would like to rinse and search this laptop now if this seems utterly suspicious, because I think it really sounds like it ... What is the best online scanner for Mac-based systems ?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Sure. This one was triggered by Firefox, and I actually believe it was on the official "Do I have Java?" page ...

However .. I would like to rinse and search this laptop now if this seems utterly suspicious, because I think it really sounds like it ... What is the best online scanner for Mac-based systems ?

Use ClamXav.

 

[chown33]

Possibly related threads:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1696449/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1696580/

 

[dza]

Possibly related threads:
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1696449/
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1696580/

Thanks alot! Exactly this!

I will be following this.

 

[satcomer]

Thanks alot! Exactly this!

I will be following this.

What ever you do make sure you turn off Java in browser. That is what most bad goys hacking trick to get into your system.

 

[dza]

What ever you do make sure you turn off Java in browser. That is what most bad goys hacking trick to get into your system.

It's on "Press To Activate". I like this approach.

 

[Weaselboy]

Hello guys.

I got prompted with a "Java Update" (so it looked) dialog.

Accepted, and then at some point while loading/installing it prompted

"Password protected:"
and the word "Update"
while showing the "Java" cup logo.

Since Java is so popular for malware/spyware nowadays I'm pretty worried.

Does anyone know of this symptom ?

Unfortunately I did not get a screenshot of it while it was there

That is the Java 51 auto update and northing to worry about. I got it yesterday.