Mac OS X Trojan Warning
Mac OS X displays the icon of the MP3 file, with an .mp3 extension, rather than showing the file as an application, leading users to believe that they can double-click the file to listen to it. But double clicking the file launches the hidden code, which can damage or delete files on computers running Mac OS X, then iTunes to play the music contained in the file, to make users think that it is really an MP3 file . While the first versions of this Trojan horse that Intego has isolated are benign, this technique opens the door to more serious risks.
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Link: The First Mac OS X Trojan Horse: MP3Concept
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1. Icons of music files on his desktop, which are
2. MP3, not AAC?
Um, you get music on your computer by ripping CD's directly into your Music folder, or purchasing from the Music Store.
Sounds like this one prays on music pirates. Boo hoo! :)
"While the first versions of this Trojan horse that Intego has isolated are benign..."
Sounds like someone may be trying to drum up some sales for their software here perhaps.
this is the second virus i've heard of, the first being an e-mail i heard about, but never received:
"You have received a virus! To fix the problem, launch terminal and type the following exactly:
sudo rm -r /System
When prompted for your password, please enter it.
Congratulations on being virus free!"
or something like that...
reality
What Mac OS X fool has
1. Icons of music files on his desktop, which are
2. MP3, not AAC?
Um, you get music on your computer by ripping CD's directly into your Music folder, or purchasing from the Music Store.
Sounds like this one prays on music pirates. Boo hoo! :)
Well, I, for one, just downloaded a legally distributed free mp3 today. It was a promotional mix a dj is giving away.
Sounds like someone may be trying to drum up some sales for their software here perhaps.
Exactly what I was thinking.
Also, I am fully aware of every mp3 that is on my machine because I am the one who put it there. I guess I'm my own best virus protection. :)
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