According to the latest news, another malware is threatening Mac owners. It takes the form of a so-called RAT (Remote Access Trojan) and targets owners of the macOS operating system. The malware, named Proton, was discovered by security group Sixgill on a Russian cybercrime forum. Here, its creators tried to sell it to other dark web users.
This particular Trojan horse is dangerous for two reasons: first, simply because it can completely disable the victim's computer. And secondly, because it has an original certificate directly from the company Apple and is so far undetectable by current macOS antivirus software.
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Experts from the Sixgill group explain that the malware creator must have somehow smuggled his software through the "filtering process" network Applu, most likely with the help of stolen developer credentials or through fake registration in the developer program. This means that even malware can be delivered to users with a proper signature from the company Apple, which is considerably alarmTherefore, users should pay more careful attention than ever to the programs they install on their Mac.
After a victim's computer is infected with malware, the attacker is given the ability to execute commands remotely, including uploading and downloading files, stealing passwords, and obtaining screenshots, webcam control or access to iCloudaccounts without the need for two-factor authentication. It is also possible to remotely display windows on the infected computer screen asking for sensitive details, such as payment card information.
Proton is currently sold on the dark web for around 40 Bitcoins, in a version that allows an unlimited number of installations.
Source: TechRadar
Then again, if you already know about it like this, that's it Apple he must be working already.
Unless they're working on new smileys and other "very useful" stuff….
When it occurs to me MacBook so should I throw it away or how can it be solved?
I need advice on buying here MacBook Air and I wanted to ask what antivirus and if it's worth it?
I've been going here all my life windows thanks a lot
You don't need any antivirus. Nestahuj programs outside AppStore, or at least from dubious sources and you'll be fine.
I try not to do that, but about Torrents and maybe flash.
it's a hoax Apple Why don't these private programs exist :D :D :D
I have to smile. When I was employed in 2011ancom istyle described the error of her ipad1 (which behaved like a RAT) they considered me a fool who doesn't know that similar malware in products apple is unthinkable. After that, I completely stopped taking tablets for a few years apple to use, luckily I didn't have a similar problem with their other devices at the time.