SillyDog701: Mac is not virus free?

9 Apr, 2004

..., but don't worry, not as serious as Windows.

Intego issued a security warning regarding a concept Trojan on Mac OS X.

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.

SillyDog701's advice, don't download unknown files.

Posted by Antony at April 9, 2004 11:40 AM
>> more April 2004 entries.

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