Showing posts with label Doctor Web. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Doctor Web. Show all posts

Thursday, December 13, 2012

False installers come to Mac OS for the first time

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Typically, users of Macs and Linux teams also do not have to worry about viruses and Trojans as usual on Windows computers. But it seems that now, according to the Russian company Doctor Web, the famous computer from Apple are starting to be victims of false installation programs that serve to take away our money through mobile.
This software is malware disguised as an installer for a popular application called VKMusic4.
During the installation process, you are asked to give their victims number of mobile phone , after which you need to enter a code received via SMS. Those who continue with the process and accept a subscription will be starting to lose money as it will be used regularly the phone of the person to make payments.
The false installers are nothing new, they've been in Windows for years, but this is the first time you see one in Mac OS.