Yeah. Do they manage to circumvent that? Otherwise it's not really noteworthy. Everyone can make a script that installs some other scripts if they have root privileges from the user.
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What You Need to Know About Mac Malware 'Backdoor.MAC.Eleanor'
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Yeah. Do they manage to circumvent that? Otherwise it's not really noteworthy. Everyone can make a script that installs some other scripts if they have root privileges from the user.
If you register as a free user, the download links on MU pages will provide you normal App files. I don't know why they designed their service like this.
Some unsophisticated downloaders are sure to be taken in by this. Just make sure you trust the developer and the source and you're usually fine. I sideload things on my Macs on a regular basis. It's pretty easy to discern what's trustworthy and what's not.
The danger is that a legit site gets hacked, and their usually legit distros get replaced by something containing these viruses. Stay vigilant.
The danger is that a legit site gets hacked, and their usually legit distros get replaced by something containing these viruses. Stay vigilant.
I didn't really have the infected app, but downloaded Malwarebytes just to be sure to check on other stuff..
And sure enough it found something called Spigot, had it deleted right away.
Should I have some other apps to secure my Mac? Any recommendations?
And sure enough it found something called Spigot, had it deleted right away.
Should I have some other apps to secure my Mac? Any recommendations?
Bless those who are able to survive by using only app store programs on their Macbooks and iMacs.
But some of us have to use 3rd party programs because the app store is lacking of a lot of programs.
I find it hilarious some folks are blaming people for having 3rd party apps.
It's like someone getting mugged and you tell them " Well you should have stayed in the house. Your house offers protection. But because you went outside you therefore deserved to be mugged "
But some of us have to use 3rd party programs because the app store is lacking of a lot of programs.
I find it hilarious some folks are blaming people for having 3rd party apps.
It's like someone getting mugged and you tell them " Well you should have stayed in the house. Your house offers protection. But because you went outside you therefore deserved to be mugged "
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It's impossible no matter what.... I mean VLC, Handbrake, Any pro app that is non Apple , any browser that is non Apple...even Office ....is outside the store..
Ars shed some light:
http://arstechnica.com/security/2016/07/after-hiatus-in-the-wild-mac-backdoors-are-suddenly-back/
Looks like Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a great app to protect your Mac too after something bad happens.
http://arstechnica.com/security/2016/07/after-hiatus-in-the-wild-mac-backdoors-are-suddenly-back/
I have the impression it does not ask for administrator password.
Little Snitch is the FIRST app I install in OS X.
Looks like Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is a great app to protect your Mac too after something bad happens.
A trusted source can easily become an un-trusted source.. after it gets infected..
TrasmittionBT was a good example... Although we still download from the site, we now we have no idea if it will happen again.
It's more easier to "trust" a site that has *never* been infected.
My mate can't understand the difference either, so u'r not alone
TrasmittionBT was a good example... Although we still download from the site, we now we have no idea if it will happen again.
It's more easier to "trust" a site that has *never* been infected.
My mate can't understand the difference either, so u'r not alone
Sadly, Macupdate is not to be trusted anymore. sure - go to the developer's site, but macupdate, hmmm, not anymore - they sold out.
Here is some useful information: Mac Hardening Guide (some of the stuff there is not relevant for 10.11 but you get an idea)
Apart from that knowledge and understanding of information security is probably the best safe guard. Little Snitch as mentioned above is a very valuable tool.
[doublepost=1467969632][/doublepost]And another one, keydnap. Thread here: (Security) Keydnap malware is hungry for credentials
Even the most advanced operation system won't help preventing it's users from getting infected by the most dangerous human virus called "Troll.HUMAN.Stupidity".
Wow, chill out man, it's just a bit of bantz.. hang on, are you one of those sweet folks who take this stuff personally..