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First Mac-targeting ransomware hits Transmission users, researchers say | Apple | CyberSecurity | Apps

First Mac-targeting ransomware hits Transmission users, researchers say | Apple | CyberSecurity | Apps | Apple, Mac, MacOS, iOS4, iPad, iPhone and (in)security... | Scoop.it
Rogue copy of BitTorrent client results in KeRanger install, which demands 1 bitcoin.

 

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http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security/?tag=RANSOMWARE

 

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Rogue copy of BitTorrent client results in KeRanger install, which demands 1 bitcoin.

 

Learn more / En savoir plus / Mehr erfahren:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security/?tag=RANSOMWARE

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/ict-security-tools/?tag=Ransomware

 

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First known OS X ransomware spotted in Mac torrenting app | CyberSecurity | Nobody Is Perfect | Apple

First known OS X ransomware spotted in Mac torrenting app | CyberSecurity | Nobody Is Perfect | Apple | Apple, Mac, MacOS, iOS4, iPad, iPhone and (in)security... | Scoop.it
Users of BitTorrent client app Transmission became the first reported victims of Mac ransomware this week. People who downloaded infected versions of the app also received "KeRanger" malware, 9to5Mac says, nefarious software that would encrypt a user's hard drive three days after being installed and demand payment to unlock the data.

 

 

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http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security/?tag=RANSOMWARE

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/ict-security-tools/?tag=Ransomware

 

 

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Users of BitTorrent client app Transmission became the first reported victims of Mac ransomware this week. People who downloaded infected versions of the app also received "KeRanger" malware, 9to5Mac says, nefarious software that would encrypt a user's hard drive three days after being installed and demand payment to unlock the data.

 

 

Learn more / En savoir plus / Mehr erfahren:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security/?tag=RANSOMWARE

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/ict-security-tools/?tag=Ransomware

 

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Mac Users Hit by Rare Ransomware Attack, Spread via Transmission BitTorrent App | Apple | CyberSecurity

Mac Users Hit by Rare Ransomware Attack, Spread via Transmission BitTorrent App | Apple | CyberSecurity | Apple, Mac, MacOS, iOS4, iPad, iPhone and (in)security... | Scoop.it
Sadly it seems clear that ransomware has well and truly arrived for OS X.

 

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http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security/?tag=RANSOMWARE

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/ict-security-tools/?tag=Ransomware

 

Gust MEES's insight:
Sadly it seems clear that ransomware has well and truly arrived for OS X.

 

Learn more / En savoir plus / Mehr erfahren:

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/apple-mac-ios4-ipad-iphone-and-in-security/?tag=RANSOMWARE

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/ict-security-tools/?tag=Ransomware

 

 

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