Mac OS X Targeted by DNS-Changing Trojan

2009
08.28

Mac OS X Targeted by DNS-Changing Trojan A DNS-changing Trojan, disguised as MacCinema Installer, is targeting Macs by tricking users into downloading a QuickTime Player update. Users are prompted to download the update (i.e. malware) when trying to view online videos with certain IP addresses. If infected, the victim can be redirected to phishing sites or sites where other malware can be downloaded. The Trojan also enables the attacker to monitor the affected user’s activities. Mac users are protected by Trend Micro™ Security for Mac and Smart Surfing for Mac—thanks to our Smart Protection Network™. » Read eWeek News » Read TrendLabs Malware Blog

Malicious Twitter Apps Rapidly Multiply As of August 17th, it was two new malicious apps, and then by August 19th, a total of six new malware programs were spinning webs of criminal activity on Facebook. According to Trend Micro Security Expert Rik Ferguson these applications are linked to the fucabook phishing scam. When a victim logs in using the bogus fucabook page, they are prompted to enter their password again, “to use the full functionality of application name.” Once downloaded, the malware spams all of your contacts, sending them to the fucabook phishing site. » Read Rik’s CounterMeasures Blog