Mac OS X Trojan steals processing power to produce Bitcoins

[PNutts]

What the title says.

From the link: So far, the Trojan has been detected in a BitTorrent download for GraphicConverter version 7.4, an image editing application for Mac OS X.

http://www.techworld.com.au/article/405849/mac_os_x_trojan_steals_processing_power_produce_bitcoins

 

[SavMBP15]

Easy way to prevent is to not download stuff that you don't trust.

 

[blueroom]

Folks still mucking about with worthless BitCoins?

 

[Mersailios]

The simple solution to this problem would be to stop downloading software from illegitimate sources.

 

[old-wiz]

If you want to get involved in piracy, I find it hard to have any sympathy.

 

[Mr. Retrofire]

If you want to get involved in piracy, I find it hard to have any sympathy.

How can you "pirate" an app, which everyone can download from the vendors site without a valid serial number or activation code?

http://www.lemkesoft.com/xd/public/content/index._cGlkPTM0NA_.html

 

[Hyper-X]

The core of the issue simply solidifies the importance of why users need to educate themselves for more responsible computing habits. Whether you are a Mac, Windows, Linux, Unix or whatever user, everyone should learn more about how to protect themselves and stay updated.

 

[old-wiz]

How can you "pirate" an app, which everyone can download from the vendors site without a valid serial number or activation code?

http://www.lemkesoft.com/xd/public/content/index._cGlkPTM0NA_.html

The Op states it was from a BitTorrent download.

 

[Mr. Retrofire]

The Op states it was from a BitTorrent download.

BitTorrent downloads are not per se illegal. Or did Lemkesoft say that it is illegal?