Mac Malware?

[MacUser09]

Came across this article from July 2012 by accident today:

http://www.zdnet.com/new-mac-malware-spies-on-you-via-adium-firefox-safari-skype-7000001665/

Out of interest, I looked to see if I had one of the two files mentioned on my Mac., and lo and behold, I do: The /System /Library /Framework /Foundation. framework.XPCServices one.

I am running ML 10.8.3, and have Java disabled, so I don't think it will effect me, but should I delete this file?

 

[GGJstudios]

Came across this article from July 2012 by accident today:

http://www.zdnet.com/new-mac-malware-spies-on-you-via-adium-firefox-safari-skype-7000001665/

Out of interest, I looked to see if I had one of the two files mentioned on my Mac., and lo and behold, I do: The /System /Library /Framework /Foundation. framework.XPCServices one.

I am running ML 10.8.3, and have Java disabled, so I don't think it will effect me, but should I delete this file?

Yes, delete it.

If you haven't already, read the What security steps should I take? section of the Mac Virus/Malware FAQ for tips on practicing safe computing.

 

[MacUser09]

Yes, delete it.

If you haven't already, read the What security steps should I take? section of the Mac Virus/Malware FAQ for tips on practicing safe computing.

GGJstudios...Thank you. I had in fact followed most of those recommendations from that guide, but have now also changed my DNS server as well. Also deleted that file.

 

[A.logs]

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Uhm I think I got what he had...

Can I just delete the foundation.framework file and everything in it?

Thanks

 

[AlecZ]

I have the /System/Library/Frameworks/Foundation.framework/XPCServices/ directory, but I really have no idea how. I haven't run anything in Java on this Mac besides Minecraft, and it's a fairly recent installation of Mavericks. I'm suspecting that this isn't actually malware. The article's from 2012, and it says Mountain Lion isn't vulnerable.